Field evaluation of three plant-based insect repellents against malaria vectors in Vaca Diez Province, the Bolivian Amazon.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2002

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

18

Series / Issue

Issue: 2

Pages

107-110

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Moore SJ.Lenglet A.Hill N.

 

Abstract

The efficacy of repellents against Anopheles darlingi, the main malaria vector in Bolivia, was evaluated. This mosquito has a peak in biting activity early in the evening. Three natural repellents (1 eucalyptus based, 1 neem based, and 1 containing several repellent essential oils) were tested in comparison with 15% deet in human landing catches in Bolivia. The eucalyptus-based repellent containing 30% p-menthane-diol applied at a dose similar to those used in practice gave 96.89% protection for 4 h. Deet gave 84.81% protection. The other 2 products did not provide significant protection from mosquito bites.

Notes

Author(s) - Moore SJ.Lenglet A.Hill N.