Plant-based repellents have been used for generations in traditional practice as a personal
protection measure against host-seeking mosquitoes. Knowledge on traditional repellent …

Background Travellers are confronted with a variety of vector-borne threats. Is one type of
repellent effective against all biting vectors? The aim of this review is to examine the …

The increased global health burden and mortality rate due to synthetic drug side effects and
microbial resistance requires immediate attention for safer and better agents. This quest has …

Ocimum gratissimum L.(white wild basil) is an aromatic herb cultivated in Western Africa for
culinary and pest control purposes. The current research evaluated the insecticidal activity of …

This paper is a compilation of all known uses of angiosperm plants by the Yoruba people of
southwestern Nigeria. Information was gathered from the past experiences of authors and …

Anopheles mosquitoes are important vectors of malaria and lymphatic filariasis (LF), which
are major public health diseases in Nigeria. Malaria is caused by infection with a protozoan …

Abstract Ocimum gratissimum Linn (Lamiaceae) is an herbaceous plant reputed for many
medicinal and agronomic practices amongst Nigerian peasant farmers. O. gratissimum was …

The public has a great desire for products that prevent the annoyance of biting insects and
ticks, but that desire does not always translate into sensible use of those products. Insect …

Repellency activity of Thai essential oils derived from ylang ylang (Cananga odorata (Lamk.)
Hook. f. & Thomson: Annonaceae) and lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf …

Steam distillation of essential oils of aerial parts of Thymus capitatus and Marrubium vulgare
L. collected at North cost of Egypt yielded 0.5% and 0.2%, respectively. Results of Gas …