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Plant-based insect repellents: a review of their efficacy, development and testing
- Source :
- Malaria Journal, Vol 10, Iss Suppl 1, p S11 (2011)
- Publication Year :
- 2011
- Publisher :
- BMC, 2011.
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Abstract
- Abstract Plant-based repellents have been used for generations in traditional practice as a personal protection measure against host-seeking mosquitoes. Knowledge on traditional repellent plants obtained through ethnobotanical studies is a valuable resource for the development of new natural products. Recently, commercial repellent products containing plant-based ingredients have gained increasing popularity among consumers, as these are commonly perceived as “safe” in comparison to long-established synthetic repellents although this is sometimes a misconception. To date insufficient studies have followed standard WHO Pesticide Evaluation Scheme guidelines for repellent testing. There is a need for further standardized studies in order to better evaluate repellent compounds and develop new products that offer high repellency as well as good consumer safety. This paper presents a summary of recent information on testing, efficacy and safety of plant-based repellents as well as promising new developments in the field.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14752875
- Volume :
- 10
- Issue :
- Suppl 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Malaria Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.f7b920cb9f534bbf971829cd26bdb96f
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-10-S1-S11