Neem oil as a sand fly (Diptera: Psychodidae) repellent.

Abstract	The repellent action of neem oil was evaluated against sand flies under laboratory and field conditions. Concentrations of 2% neem oil mixed in coconut or mustard oil provided 100% protection against Phlebotomus argentipes throughout the night under field conditions; against Phlebotomus papatasi it repelled sand flies for about 7 h in the laboratory. Neem oil is an indigenous product and a low-cost alternative for personal protection against sand fly bites.
Authors	V P Sharma, R C Dhiman
Journal	Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association (J Am Mosq Control Assoc) Vol. 9 Issue 3 Pg. 364-6 (Sep 1993) ISSN: 8756-971X [Print] United States
PMID	8245951 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References	Glycerides Insect Repellents Terpenes neem oil
Topics	Animals Glycerides India Insect Bites and Stings (prevention & control) Insect Repellents Phlebotomus Terpenes

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