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

In the last few years more and more studies on the biological properties of essential oils
have been published and it seemed worthwhile to compile the studies of 2009, 2008 and the …

Microcapsules containing citronella essential oil were prepared by complex coacervation
and applied to cotton textiles in order to study the repellent efficacy of the obtained fabrics …

Plant-based repellents have been applied for generations in traditional practice as a
personal protection approach against different species of Anopheles. Knowledge of …

Global warming and deforestation have resulted in the relocation of many living creatures
including insects during the recent years. This has affected the population balance of …

Objective To assess the larvicidal and repellent potential of the essential oil extracted from
the leaves of peppermint plant, Mentha piperita (M. piperita) against the larval and adult …

A utilização de agrotóxicos tem contribuído para o aumento da produção agrícola,
entretanto, o uso incorreto e indiscriminado durante várias décadas levou à acumulação de …

The present study was based on assessments of the antiparasitic activities to determine the
efficacies of acetone, chloroform, ethyl acetate, hexane, and methanol dried leaf, flower, and …

Abstract Ethnopharmacological relevance In Togo, many persons still rely on plants for
healing, however very little is known about the medicinal practices of the indigenous people …

Mosquitoes are vectors of pathogens to humans and domestic animals and may also have
economical impacts. One approach to prevent mosquito-borne diseases is bite deterrence …