Use of various plant extracts as herbal mosquito repellent spray.

S. M. Pawar; M. P.Gujar; P. P. Yadav; V.B.Supugade; R. G.Patil

Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2019

Use of various plant extracts as herbal mosquito repellent spray.

S. M. Pawar, M. P. Gujar, P. P. Yadav, V. B. Supugade, R. G. Patil

Abstract :

The present study is conducted to determine the mosquito repellent activity in some indigenous plants Ocimum sanctum (Tulsi), Azadirachta indica ((Neem), Vitex negundo (Nirgudi) and Eucalyptus globulus (Nilgiri) which are known for insecticidal property. Whereas mixture of powder of leaves of these plants is used in 30:30:30:10 proportion respectively. Different concentrations of this mixture such as 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% are used to prepare ethanol extract. It is observed that 25 % concentration is more effective. It is also observed that the smell of this repellent is pleasant and there is no any nausea or skin irritation. This extract can be used in preparation of repellent sprays and sticks to control mosquito.