Insect Repellent Research Articles

Long‐term durability of thermoplastic elastomer containing antiviral additives for mobility applications

AbstractIn the mobility market, there is a demand from customers for antimicrobial protection. As a result, the market has grown considerably to provide antiviral and antimicrobial polymers and coatings. This study examines how the efficacy of a non‐commercial antimicrobial thermoplastic elastomer will change over the life of the application. Using an example application of an electric scooter handlebar grip, durability requirements were identified, and antiviral efficacy (exceeding a log value of 3 or >99.9 microbial growth reduction) was compared before and after testing. A scooter handlebar grip was selected as the ideal example application as it was a high‐touch surface, with several different riders. During the start of this study, scooter companies were encouraging their riders to disinfect scooter handlebars before riding, use hand sanitizer, and wear gloves. If the handlebar grip could be antimicrobial, then they could eliminate these steps and provide a safe ride for the users. In order to simulate long‐term durability, UV exposure, temperature, humidity, artificial sweat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and abrasion tests were performed and evaluated in terms of antiviral activity. Accelerated weathering reduced the virucidal activity of the sample versus unexposed antiviral thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). However, the efficacy increased with contact time from 90% to 96.83% at 30 and 120 min, respectively. Abrasion resistance of antiviral TPE showed a volume loss of 66 mm3 compared to control samples of 83 mm3. The antiviral TPE sample exhibited slightly lower efficacy compared to the control after exposure to the artificial sweat (99.43% vs. 99.95%). Additionally, a skin tolerance test conducted on rabbits showed that antiviral TPE was not an irritant and showed no dermal toxicity. The outcome of this study will lead to the development of long‐term durable antimicrobial material for the transportation industry.Highlights The effectiveness of an antimicrobial material depends on various environmental factors. Accelerated weathering of the antiviral TPE reduced the efficacy. The antiviral TPE was non‐irritating to the skin. Significant research needs to continue in this area to provide safe and robust solutions. This approach to antimicrobial incorporation can now be applied to the transportation industry.

Uji Repelensi Minyak Atsiri Serai Wangi dan Ekstrak Daun Mimba Terhadap Hama Gudang Corcyra cephalonica

Corcyra cephalonica is storage insect pest that are polyphagous. (Cymbopogon nardus L.) is a plant from the Gramineae group that produces essential oils. Useful as an insect repellent. In addition to the use of citronella, the pest attack of Corcyra cephalonica can be overcome with neem leaf extract. Neem is a plant that contains ingredients that can overcome pests on plants. This research was conducted to find out the test of repellency of citronella essential oil and neem leaf extract on repellent of Corcyra cephalonica by knowing the right concentration in biological pest management applications. The study used the basic pattern of non-factorial RAL. Used a dual-choice method. Treatment, (A1) : 10% citronella oil (A2) : 15% citronella oil (B1) : 10% neem extract (B2) : 15% neem extract. the results of the research that have been obtained, it can be concluded that the response of citronella essential oil and neem leaf extract to the rejection of Corcyra cephalonica at the larval stage were significantly different. The repellent of citronella essential oil and neem leaf extract of the imago stage were very significantly different. The highest percentage of imago repellency was in the 15% neem leaf extract treatment.

Fish microbiota repel ovipositing mosquitoes.

The mere presence of predators causes prey organisms to display predation-avoidance strategies. Predator presence is often communicated through predator-released chemical signals. Ovipositing female mosquitoes of several species are repelled by unknown signals released from larvivorous fish. It was previously suggested that in many cases, a predator's microbiota plays an important role in the release of these signals; however, this mechanism is still poorly understood. In this study, we looked into the effects of the microbiota originating from the larvivorous Gambusia affinis (Baird and Girard) on the oviposition behaviour of gravid female mosquitoes. We used fish with altered microbiota and bacterial isolates in a set of outdoor mesocosm experiments to address this aim. We show that interference with the fish microbiota significantly reduces fish's repellent effect. We further show that the bacterium Pantoea pleuroti, isolated from the skin of the fish, repels oviposition of Culex laticinctus Edwards and Culiseta longiareolata Macquart mosquitoes similarly to the way in which live fish repel them. Our results highlight the importance of bacteria in the interspecies interactions of their hosts. Furthermore, this finding may lead to the development of an ecologically friendly mosquito repellent, that may reduce the use of larvivorous fish for mosquito control.

Attitudinal exposure to mosquito bites in two rural suburb communities of Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Presence of infected mosquitoes coupled with poor mosquito avoidance practice of community people have made them predisposed to Mosquito-borne diseases. Attitude and practice that could expose people to mosquito bites were investigated among some volunteer members of two rural suburb communities (Ilokun and Irasa) in Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. A cross sectional community-based study using questionnaires administration was used to obtain information from respondents and adult mosquitoes were also collected outdoors using light traps in both communities. Data collected were analysed with SPSS version 20 and probability value (p-value) was regarded as significant at p < 0.05 for inferential statistics. Four hundred respondents participated in the study, 219 (54.8%) were males while 181 (45.3%) were females. Only three respondents knew mosquitoes could transmit zika virus. Majority of the respondents, 374 (93.5%) associated mosquito bites with malaria. Majority, 281 (71.2%) claimed to sleep under bed nets, few of their houses, 126 (31.4%) had window screened nets, 88 (22.0%) used mosquito repellent and 154 (38.6%) stayed outdoors at dusk. No significant difference (p > 0.05) existed in the mosquito avoidance practice among respondents from both communities. Five hundred and thirteen (513) mosquitoes were collected from both communities. Culex, 256 (49.9%), Anopheles, 205 (40.0%) and Aedes, 52 (10.1%). Mosquitoes collected at Ilokun, 292 (56.9%) was higher than 221 (43.1.3%) collected at Irasa. No significant difference (P = 0.920) existed in the population distribution of the mosquito genera in both communities. Enlightenment about many diseases transmitted by mosquitoes is needed in the study area.

The Precious Potential of the Sacred Tree Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl. as a Source of Secondary Metabolites with Broad Biological Applications.

Chamaecyparis obtusa (Siebold & Zucc.) Endl., which belongs to the Cupressaceae family, occurs naturally in North America and Asia, especially in Korea, Taiwan and Japan, where it is an evergreen, coniferous, sacred, ethnic tree. It has many useful varieties that are widespread throughout the world and grown for decorative purposes. It is most commonly used as an ornamental plant in homes, gardens or parks. It is also widely used in many areas of the economy; for example, its wood is used in architecture as well as furniture production. In addition, oil extracted from Chamaecyparis obtusa is increasingly used in cosmetology for skin care. Due to its wide economic demand, mainly in Japan, it represents the largest area of plantation forest. Despite this, it is on the red list of endangered species. Its use in ethnopharmacology has led to more and more research in recent years in an attempt to elucidate the potential mechanisms of its various biological activities, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, antiasthmatic, anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, analgesic and central nervous system effects. It has also been shown that Chamaecyparis obtusa can be used as an insect repellent and an ingredient in plant disease treatment. This thesis provides a comprehensive review of the biological studies to date, looking at different areas of the economic fields of potential use of Chamaecyparis obtusa.

Multiresidue determination and predicted risk assessment of emerging contaminants in sediments from Kongsfjorden, Svalbard

The present work provides the first data on the occurrence of different classes of pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in surface marine sediments from an Arctic fjord (Kongsfjorden, Svalbard Islands, Norway). The target compounds included: ciprofloxacin; enrofloxacin; amoxicillin; erythromycin; sulfamethoxazole; carbamazepine; diclofenac; ibuprofen; acetylsalicylic acid; paracetamol; caffeine; triclosan; N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide; 17β-estradiol; 17α-ethinyl estradiol and estrone. Sampling was performed in the late summer, when high sedimentation rates occur, and over 5 years (2018–2022). Based on the environmental concentrations (MECs) found of emerging contaminants and the relative predicted no-effect concentrations (PNECs), an environmental risk assessment (ERA) for sediments was performed, including the estimation of the Risk Quotients (RQs) of selection and propagation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in this Arctic marine ecosystem. Sediments were extracted by Pressurized Liquid Extraction (PLE) and the extracts were purified by Solid Phase Extraction (SPE). Analytical determination was conducted with liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry (HPLC-HRMS). PPCPs were detected in the sediments along the fjord in all the years investigated, with overall concentrations similar in most cases to those reported in urbanized areas of the planet and ranging from a minimum of 6.85 ng/g for triclosan to a maximum of 684.5 ng/g for ciprofloxacin. This latter was the only antibiotic detected but was the most abundant compound (32 %) followed by antipyretics (16 %), hormones (14 %), anti-inflammatories (13 %), insect repellents (11 %), stimulants (9 %), and disinfectants (5 %). Highest concentrations of all PPCPs detected were found close to the Ny-Ålesund research village, where human activities and the lack of appropriate wastewater treatment technologies were recognized as primary causes of local contamination. Finally, due to the presence in the sediments of the PPCPs investigated, the ERA highlights a medium (0.1 < RQ < 1) to high risk (RQ > 1) for organisms living in this Arctic marine ecosystem, including high risk of the spread of AMR.

In Vitro Evaluation of Essential Oils and Saturated Fatty Acids for Repellency against the Old-World Sand Fly, Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae).

The sand fly, Phlebotomus papatasi (Scopoli, 1786), is a major vector for Leishmania major in the Middle East, which has impacted human health and US military operations in the area, demonstrating the need to develop effective sand fly control and repellent options. Here, we report the results of spatial repellency and avoidance experiments in a static air olfactometer using the female P. papatasi testing essential oils of Lippia graveolens (Mexican oregano), Pimenta dioica (allspice), Amyris balsamifera (amyris), Nepeta cataria (catnip), Mentha piperita (peppermint), and Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree); the 9-12 carbon saturated fatty acids (nonanoic acid, decanoic acid, undecanoic acid, and dodecanoic acid); and the synthetic repellents DEET and IR3535. The materials applied at 1% exhibited varying activity levels but were not significantly different in mean repellency and avoidance from DEET and IR3535, except in regards to nonanoic acid. Some materials, particularly nonanoic and undecanoic acids, produced sand fly mortality. The observed trends in mean repellency over exposure time included the following: (1) P. dioica oil, M. alternifolia oil, decanoic acid, undecanoic acid, DEET, and IR3535 exhibited increasing mean repellency over time; (2) oils of N. cataria, A. balsamifera, M. piperita, and dodecanoic acid exhibited relatively constant mean repellency over time; and (3) L. graveolens oil and nonanoic acid exhibited a general decrease in mean repellent activity over time. These studies identified the essential oils of N. cataria and A. balsamifera as effective spatial repellents at reduced concentrations compared to those of DEET. Additional research is required to elucidate the modes of action and potential synergism of repellents and essential oil components for enhanced repellency activity.

Design and Evaluation of Poly Herbal Mosquito Repellent Incense Sticks

The current study's goal was to create multi-herb mosquito-repellent incense sticks. Two formulations were made F1 and F2. The F1 formulation contains less quantity of poly herbal ingredients than the F2 formulation. The developed formulation's effectiveness as a mosquito repellent was assessed. The Incense mosquito sticks were prepared by hand rolling method in research laboratory. The herbal ingredients used are the Holy basil, Neem, Rosemary, Camphor, Cinnamon bark, lemongrass oil. The Acacia used as a binder to roll the sticks and lemon grass oil used as flavoring agent. The prepared formulation F1 and F2 was evaluated its efficacy. The F2 formulation containing increased quantity of poly herbs so it shows better repellent activity than F1 formulation. So the uses of natural herbs in the formulation of mosquito repellent sticks are free from carcinogenic chemicals, cheaper, and easy to formulate.

Virtual Screening and Pharmacophore Modeling for discovery of Biologically Active Natural Products as Inhibitors of Odorant-binding Proteins

More than 100 nations in Africa, the Americas and the Eastern Mediterranean have endemic dengue and malaria, and these bites have the potential to have inflammatory or infectious local or systemic effects. The mosquito repellents from various sources were examined and plant repellents, researchers frequently exaggerate toxicity of the mentioned compound, alleging that it poses a threat to human health or even the environment and reported by recent studies. The aim of the research article, the historical developmental strategies of synthetics and natural and those acts on certain targets as repellent property, target discovery aims to identify and validate appropriate pharmacological targets for therapeutic interventions and establishment of correlations between the molecule and its potency as repellent using various physicochemical parameters and in silico studies. From this study proved that some of the natural compounds were potent in comparison with the some of the standard insect repellents and the paradigm offers a wide variety of prospects that will fasten the lead molecular modifications influences the novel targets and ultimately result in the optimization of the molecular properties by considering the all the methodologies leads to design novel molecules.

Gulf war toxicant-induced effects on the hippocampal dendritic arbor are reversed by treatment with a Withania somnifera extract.

Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a multi-symptom disorder that manifests with fatigue, sleep disturbances, mood-cognition pathologies, and musculoskeletal symptoms. GWI affects at least 25% of the military personnel that served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm from 1990 to 1991. We modeled Gulf War toxicant exposure in C57BL/6J mice by combined exposure to pyridostigmine bromide (an anti-sarin drug), chlorpyrifos (an organophosphate insecticide), and DEET (an insect repellent) for 10 days followed by oral treatment with Withania somnifera root extract for 21 days beginning at 12 weeks post-exposure. W. somnifera, commonly referred to as ashwagandha, has been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for centuries to improve memory and reduce inflammation, and its roots contain bioactive molecules which share functional groups with modern pain, cancer, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Previously, we observed that GWI mice displayed chronic reductions in dendritic arbor and loss of spines in granule cells of the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus at 14 weeks post-exposure. Here, we examined the effects of treatment with W. somnifera root extract on chronic dendrite and spine morphology in dentate granule cells of the mouse hippocampus following Gulf War toxicant exposure. GWI mice showed approximately 25% decreases in dendritic length (p < 0.0001) and overall dendritic spine density with significant reductions in thin and mushroom spines. GWI mice treated with the Ayurvedic W. somnifera extract exhibited dendritic lengths and spine densities near normal levels. These findings demonstrate the efficacy of the Ayurvedic treatment for neuroprotection following these toxic exposures. We hope that the extract and the neuronal processes influenced will open new avenues of research regarding treatment of Gulf War Illness and neurodegenerative disorders.

Whole-genome resequencing identifies exonic single-nucleotide variations in terpenoid biosynthesis genes of the medicinal and aromatic plant common sage (Salvia officinalis L.)

Common sage (Salvia officinalis L.), the type species of the genus Salvia, is a historically acknowledged medicinal and aromatic plant that is utilized in several different industries for manufacturing diverse end products, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, personal hygiene products and insect repellants. The medical uses of sage essential oil terpenoids have made these secondary metabolites a focus of medical/pharmaceutical chemistry research. In the present work, the common sage genome was resequenced and assembled, and the protein-encoding gene content was annotated. The terpenoid biosynthesis gene repertoire, which includes 75 terpene synthase and 67 terpenoid backbone biosynthesis pathway genes, was predicted and located on assembly scaffolds, revealing tandem duplication blocks on the chromosomes. Variant analysis identified 188 variable single-nucleotide loci in the coding sequences of sage terpenoid biosynthesis genes. A total of 24,570 single-nucleotide polymorphisms were identified in the common sage total exome, representing a database of potential variable loci for targeted genotyping research. Given that terpene synthase activity is highly prone to modulation by point mutations and that the genotype plays an important role in the complex traits of terpenoid composition, single-nucleotide polymorphisms located in coding sequences constitute candidate functional markers that can be associated with terpenoid compositional traits in future research.

A Promising Plant-Based Eugenol-Loaded Nano Delivery System (EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS) for Enhanced Antibacterial and Insect Repellent Behavior.

Pathogens and pests pose significant threats to global crop productivity and plant immunity, necessitating urgent measures from researchers to prevent pathogen contamination and pest damage to crops. A natural plant-based antibacterial agent, eugenol (EUG), has demonstrated excellent antimicrobial and insect repellent capabilities, but the characteristics of volatilization and poor dissolution limit the practical application. The nanoization of pesticide formulations holds promise in the development of highly effective pesticides for antibacterial and insecticidal purposes. Herein, a eugenol-loaded nano delivery system (EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS) was synthesized using glycidyl methacrylate (GMA) as a functional monomer to connect carrier core structure carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) with shell structure chitosan (CS), and EUG was encapsulated within the carrier. EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS demonstrated excellent leaf affinity, with minimum contact angles (CAs) of 37.83 and 70.52° on hydrophilic and hydrophobic vegetable leaf surfaces, respectively. Moreover, the maximum liquid holding capacity (LHC) of EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS on both hydrophilic and hydrophobic vegetable leaf surfaces demonstrates a noteworthy 55.24% enhancement compared to the LHC of pure EUG. The in vitro release curve of EUG@CMC-PGMA-CS exhibited an initial burst followed by stable sustained release. It is with satisfaction that the nano delivery system demonstrated exceptional antibacterial properties against S. aureus and satisfactory insecticidal efficacy against Spodoptera litura. The development of this eugenol-loaded nano delivery system holds significant potential for enhanced antibacterial and insect repellents in agriculture, paving the way for the application of volatile bioactive substances.

Investigating the Efficacy of Neem Leaves as Mosquito Repellent

Herbal plants might have a great potential to be used as antimicrobial agents. Ethanolic leaf extracts of neem were investigated for the presence of phytochemical, physicochemical and their antimicrobial activities at various concentrations against some selected clinical microbes (Escherichia coli and Salmonella typhi) using standard methods. Qualitative phytochemical results showed that the ethanolic leaf extracts contained phytochemicals constituents such as alkaloids, falavonoids, terpenoids and saponin were assayed except glycosides, phenols and tannins were all absent in the extracts of neem. The physicochemical parameters of the extract revealed the pH to be 6.42 while the iodine value was 0.634 and the electric conductivity was 48.2. The results of the antibacterial activities of the ethanolic extract of neem leaves were effective on the tests organisms (Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp) at various concentrations and also sensitive against cefraxone at same concentration. In this study, neem ethanolic extracts exhibited varying levels of antibacterial activity against Salmonella spp and Escherichia coli. The antimicrobial activity of neem extract varies widely, depending on the type of herb on the test medium, and microorganism. For these reasons, neem leaf might not be considered as excellent antimicrobials agents.

Effectiveness of Citronella and Basil Essential Oil Spray as Repellents against Aedes aegypti Mosquitoes

Background: In 2023, Dengue Fever cases in Indonesia reached 35,694 cases from January to May. Dengue Fever is caused by the bite of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Mosquito control efforts have been widely conducted, including the use of chemical insecticides. The use of chemical insecticides can lead to environmental contamination and cause skin irritation. An alternative approach that can be taken is to use natural insecticides. One of the natural insecticides that can be used as a repellent is citronella and basil essential oils. Citronella and basil essential oils contain geraniol and citronellal, which can cause mortality in mosquitoes. This study intends to evaluate the effectiveness of a spray mixture of basil leaves and citronella essential oil as a mosquito repellent. Materials and Methods: Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, basil leaf essential oil, citronella essential oil, propylene glycol, glycerin, butylated hydroxytoluena and etanol 96% v/v. Subsequently, an evaluation of physical properties was conducted, including organoleptic testing, pH, and viscosity evaluation, as well as irritation and repellent activity test. Results: The spray formulations in the control and F1 are clear in color, while F2 and F3 are clear with a slightly yellowish hue. The scent produced has the characteristic smell of citronella. The pH and viscosity tests resulted in pH values consistent with the skin's pH range of 4.5-7 and viscosity within the range of 1-1000 Cp. The spray formulation did not irritate after 48 hours of observation. The results of the effectiveness test indicate that F2 can protect against mosquito bites for 1 hour, while F3 can protect for 3 hours. Conclusion: Citronella essential oil and basil leaves are effective as a repellent for the Aedes aegypti mosquito for 3 hours of use in concentration 15%.

Recent advances in degradation of N,N-diethyl-3-toluamide (DEET)-an emerging environmental contaminant: a review.

N,N-Diethyl-3-toluamide (DEET) is a commonly used insect repellent, which acts as an organic chemical contaminant in water and considered as an emerging contaminant which has been observed worldwide. It gets discharged into the environment through sewage waste. The various methods have been used to degrade DEET, such as UV based, ozonation, photocatalytic degradation, and biodegradation (based on the metabolic activity of fungi and bacteria). However, less research has been done on the degradation of DEET by deploying nanoparticles. Therefore, biodegradation and nanotechnology-based methods can be the potential solution to remediate DEET from the environment. This review is an attempt to analyze the routes of entry of DEET into the atmosphere and its environmental health consequences and to explore physical, chemical, and biological methods of degradation. Furthermore, it focuses on the various methods used for the biodegradation of the DEET, including their environmental consequences. Future research is needed with the application of biological methods for the degradation of DEET. Metabolic pathway for biodegradation was explored for the new potent microbial strains by the application of physical, chemical, and microbial genomics; molecular biology; genetic engineering; and genome sequencing methods.

Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk. (haramonting) protects against allethrin-exposed pulmo damage in rats: mechanistic interleukins.

Inhaling Allethrin (C19H26O3) may induce oxidative stress in lung cells by causing the formation of free radi-cals. Interleukins (IL) are a group of secreted cytokines or proteins and signaling molecules initially produced as an immune response by leukocytes. Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk. (haramonting) contains antioxidants that may prevent lung damage induced by allethrin-containing electric mosquito repellents. In this study, six groups of rats were exposed to allethrin via an electric mosquito repellent, including positive, negative, and comparison control groups and three groups were administered Rhodomyrtus tomentosa (Aiton) Hassk at 100mg/kg BW, 200mg/kg BW, and 300mg/kg BW. After 30days, the pulmonary tissue and the blood were taken for immunohisto-chemical and ELISA analysis. The accumulation of inflammatory cells causes the thickening of the alveolar wall structures. Injuries were more prevalent in the A+ group than in the other groups. The connection between the alveoli and blood capillaries, which can interfere with alveolar gas exchange, is not regulated, and the lu-minal morphology is aberrant, causing damage to the alveolar epithelial cells. Exposure to electric mosquito coils containing allethrin can increase the expression of interleukin-1, interleukin-8, interleukin-9, and interleu-kin-18 in blood serum and tissues while decreasing the expression of interleukin-6 and interleukin-10. Like the Vitamin C group, Rhodomyrtus tomentosa can increase alveolar histological alterations by decreasing the ex-pression of IL-1β, IL-8, IL-9, and IL-18 while increasing IL-6 and IL-10. So that this plant can be developed in the future as a drug to prevent lung harm from exposure.

Effectiveness of Plant-based Repellents against different Anopheles Species: a Systematic Review

Abstract: The deadliest pest that humans are aware of is the mosquito. One of the best ways to lower sickness is to avoid mosquito bites. In daily life, we utilize a variety of synthetic mosquito repellents; nevertheless, prolonged use of these repellents can pose health and environmental risks. Many plants have been utilized as fumigants, insecticidal agents, and repellents since ancient times. The majority of plants include phytochemicals that act as insect repellent, shielding them from numerous insect attacks. The study presented in this paper aims to create herbal insect repellent formulations that are both safe and effective. Insecticides used in the past included neem oil, camphor, orange peel powder, and orange seeds. There are numerous applications for the dehydrated peels of citrus fruits in pest management. An effective repellent is orange oil, which is derived from orange peels. Linalool, a widely used flavouring agent and ingredient in perfumes, exhibits insect repellent qualities in addition to its olfactory qualities. Furthermore, it has been included into flammable items and topical therapies. It can be used in place of synthetic repellent because it has little risk of negative effects and benefits human health. The purpose of our study is to look into the phytochemical extracts from herbal products' repelling properties.

UJI STABILITAS FISIK LOTION ANTI NYAMUK KOMBINASI MINYAK LAVENDER (Lavandula angustifolia) DAN MINYAK ROSEMARY (Rormarinus officinalis)

Lavender essential oil 15% can be used as an anti-mosquito protection power on average 56% at 6 hours. Rosemary has a more fragrant aroma and can make mosquitoes uncomfortable and avoid it. This study aims to determine physical stability of mosquito repellent lotion. Lavender oil mosquito repellent lotion (Lavandula angustifolia) and rosemary oil (Rosmarinus officinalis) made in 3 formulas, namely F1 containing lavender oil (10%), F2 (15%), and F3 (20%), and F1 containing rosemary oil (30%), F2 (25%), and F3 (20%). Mosquito repellent lotion was tested for its physical stability using the cycling test method which included organoleptic, homogeneity, pH, adhesion, and spreadability. In this research, citronella and lavender oils can be formulated into anti-mosquito lotions. The results of physical stability (organoleptic, pH, homogeneity, spreadability and adhesion) using the cycling test method show that the anti-mosquito lotion did not change during storage and the results were in accordance with the expected specifications. It can be concluded that the difference in the concentration of lavender and rosemary essential oils does not affect the stability test of the anti-mosquito lotion preparation.

Utilization of Citrus Peel Waste Into Anti-Mosquito Spray Preparations as An Alternative to Malaria Prevention

Malaria is one of the infectious diseases that is still a health problem for the community. Anopheles sp mosquitoes are vectors for spreading malaria caused by plasmodium sp. parasites. The content of citric acid in oranges, makes this fruit has a sour taste that gives a fresh aroma. Essential oils found in orange peels can generally be used as anti-mosquito spray deodorizers. Orange peels can repel mosquitoes because mosquitoes do not like the smell of fragrances. Essential oils contain gologan organic compounds terpenes and terpenoids that are oil-soluble (lipophilic). This study aims to determine the use of citrus peel waste into mosquito repellent spray preparations as an alternative to malaria prevention with variations of active substances infusion of orange peel F1 (20%), F2 (40%). The sample used in this study was an infusion of citrus fruit peel (Citrus Sinensis L). The results of organoleptis test research have a distinctive aroma of sweet orange fruit peel, yellow color and liquid form. While the average pH for all is to have a pH of 5, and for homogeneity tests all three homogeneous formulas are seen in macroscopic and microscopic ways. Test mosquito protection power, in this study the average results obtained for F1 is 43%, and F2 63% for mosquito protection standards is 90%

Promoting health: Introducing an eco-friendly herbal mosquito repellent extracted from local sweet orange peels

Promoting health: Introducing an eco-friendly herbal mosquito repellent extracted from local sweet orange peels