Plant-based insect repellents: a review of their efficacy, development and testing

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Plant-based repellents have been used for generations in traditional practice as a personal protection measure against host-seeking mosquitoes. Knowledge on traditional repellent plants obtained through ethnobotanical studies is a valuable resource for the develo...

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Main Authors: Maia Marta, Moore Sarah J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/S1/S11