Terminology of Insect Repellents

2006 ◽  
pp. 31-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Graham White
Keyword(s):  
Insect Repellents

Green chemistry approach to insect repellents

Planta Medica ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 80 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
JR Coats ◽  
E Norris ◽  
A Gross ◽  
L Bartholomay ◽  
K Suwansirisilp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Green Chemistry ◽  
Insect Repellents

The Preparation of Some Compounds for Testing as Insect Repellents

1945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan L. Drake ◽  
Charles M. Baker ◽  
Glen W. Kilmer
Keyword(s):  
Insect Repellents

Therapeutic Potential of Citronella Essential Oil: A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 330-339 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruchi Sharma ◽  
Rekha Rao ◽  
Sunil Kumar ◽  
Sheefali Mahant ◽  
Sarita Khatkar
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Environmental Protection Agency ◽  
Therapeutic Potential ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Toxic Encephalopathy ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Insect Repellents ◽  
Citronella Oil ◽  
Medicinal Value

Mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria, filariasis, chikunguniya, yellow fever, dengue and Japanese encephalitis are the major cause of remarkable morbidity and mortality in livestock and humans worldwide. Since ancient times, aromatic plants are used for their medicinal value. Essential oils derived from these plants may be used as effective alternatives/adjuvants in pharmaceuticals, biomedical, cosmetic, food, veterinary and agriculture applications. These oils have also gained popularity and interest for prevention and treatment of various disorders. However, several reports on adverse effects including skin eruption, contact artricaria or toxic encephalopathy in children are available for synthetic repellent in the literature. Thus, natural insect repellents like essential oils have been explored recently as an alternative. One such essential oil studied widely, is citronella oil, extracted mainly from Cymbopogon nardus. This essential oil has exhibited good efficacy against mosquitoes. It is a mixture of components including citronellal, citronellol, geraniol as major constituents contributing to various activities (antimicrobial, anthelmintic, antioxidant, anticonvulsant antitrypanosomal and wound healing), besides mosquito repellent action. Citronella essential oil is registered in US EPA (Environmental protection agency) as insect repellent due to its high efficacy, low toxicity and customer satisfaction. However, poor stability in the presence of air and high temperature limits its practical applications. Since specific knowledge on properties and chemical composition of oil is fundamental for its effective application, the present review compiles and discusses biological properties of citronella oil. It also sheds light on various formulations and applications of this essential oil.

Alkyl and Aryl Neoalkanamides: Highly Effective Insect Repellents

1992 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. J. Steltenkamp ◽  
R. L. Hamilton ◽  
R. A. Cooper ◽  
C. Schal
Keyword(s):  
Insect Repellents ◽  
Highly Effective

INSECT REPELLENTS. II. ESTERS OF 1-HYDROXYCYCLOHEXANECARBOXYLIC ACID1

1954 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 490-492 ◽  
Author(s):  
JOSE LEON ◽  
W. F. BARTHEL ◽  
S. A. HALL
Keyword(s):  
Insect Repellents
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