Evaluation of a eucalyptus-based repellent against Culicoides impunctatus (Diptera:Ceratopogonidae) in Scotland.
A eucalyptus-based insect repellent (PMD) was evaluated against Culicoides impunctatus in Scotland in comparison with deet. In human landing catches, both repellents still afforded 98% protection from biting 8 h after application of 0.5 ml to the forearm. A second trial looking at protection between 8 and 10 h after repellent application showed 99.5% protection for PMD and 97% for deet as compared with controls.
Trigg
J K
JK
Department of Medical Parasitology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom.
D000818:Animals; D002519:Ceratopogonidae; D000081005:Cyclohexane Monoterpenes; D003671:DEET; D005052:Eucalyptus / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007300:Insect Control; D007302:Insect Repellents; D008610:Menthol / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D012606:Scotland
D000081005:Cyclohexane Monoterpenes; D007302:Insect Repellents; D003671:DEET; D008610:Menthol; C005804:terpin