Field studies on the mosquito repellent action of neem oil.

Abstract

Repellent action of neem oil was evaluated against different mosquito species. 2% neem oil mixed in coconut oil provided 96-100% protection from anophelines, 85% from Aedes, 37.5% from Armigeres whereas it showed wide range of efficacy from 61-94% against Culex spp. Therefore, neem oil can be applied as a personal protection measure against mosquito bites.

• Authors: S K Sharma, V K Dua, V P Sharma
• Journal: The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health (Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health) Vol. 26 Issue 1 Pg. 180-2 (Mar 1995) ISSN: 0125-1562 [Print] Thailand
• PMID: 8525409 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Controlled Clinical Trial, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Glycerides
• Insect Repellents
• Plant Oils
• Terpenes
• neem oil

Topics

• Animals
• Bedding and Linens
• Cattle
• Culicidae (drug effects)
• Glycerides (pharmacology)
• Humans
• India
• Insect Repellents (pharmacology)
• Plant Oils (pharmacology)
• Terpenes (pharmacology)