Controlled release repellent formulations on human volunteers under three climatic regimens.
Two controlled-release repellent formulations containing 33% (3M) and 42% (Biotek) deet and an Army repellent containing 75% deet were evaluated in 3 different climatic regimens (tropical forested, tropical open and basic hot environments). The 3 repellents provided similar protection for different time periods after application under all 3 climates against Aedes aegypti, Ae. taeniorhynchus and Anopheles stephensi whereas there was no difference in protection period against An. albimanus.
Gupta
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U.S. Army Biomedical Research and Development Laboratory, Field Medical Materiel Development Division, Fort Detrick, Frederick, MD 21702-5010.
Rutledge
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D000330:Aedes; D000818:Animals; D000852:Anopheles; D002980:Climate; D003671:DEET / Q000737:chemistry; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007302:Insect Repellents / Q000737:chemistry*
D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D007302:Insect Repellents; D003671:DEET