Plant-based repellents have been used for generations in traditional practice as a personal
protection measure against host-seeking mosquitoes. Knowledge on traditional repellent …

The management of parasites, insect pests and vectors requests development of novel,
effective and eco-friendly tools. The development of resistance towards many drugs and …

The increasing prevalence and distribution of malaria has been attributed to a number of
factors, one of them being the emergence and spread of drug resistant parasites. Efforts are …

The fragrant camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora) and its products, such as camphor oil,
have been coveted since ancient times. Having a rich history of traditional use, it was …

The Middle Stone Age (MSA) is associated with early behavioral innovations, expansions of
modern humans within and out of Africa, and occasional population bottlenecks. Several …

Mosquitoes are important vectors of diseases and nuisance pests. Repellents minimize
contact with mosquitoes. Repellents based on essential oils (EO) are being developed as an …

Background Travellers are confronted with a variety of vector-borne threats. Is one type of
repellent effective against all biting vectors? The aim of this review is to examine the …

Abstract Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) represent a huge threat for millions of humans and
animals worldwide, since they act as vectors for important parasites and pathogens …

Essential oils of six plants growing in Kenya were screened for repellent activities against
Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto. The oils of Conyza newii (Compositeae) and Plectranthus …

Plant-based repellents have been applied for generations in traditional practice as a
personal protection approach against different species of Anopheles. Knowledge of …