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

Most emerging infectious diseases today are arthropod-borne and cannot be prevented by
vaccinations. Because insect repellents offer important topical barriers of personal protection …

Malaria is caused by infection with protozoan parasites of the Plasmodium genus,
transmitted to humans by female anopheline mosquitoes. Plasmodia have adapted to a …

The resurgence of West Nile virus (WNV) in North America and Europe in recent years has
raised the concerns of local authorities and highlighted that mosquito-borne disease is not …

Mosquito being the major medically important arthropod vector; requires utmost attention to
reduce the sufferings and economic consequences of those living in the endemic regions …

Personal protection measures against biting arthropods include topical insect repellents,
area repellents, insecticide‐treated bednets and treated clothing. The literature on the …

Malaria, Zika virus, West Nile virus, Dengue fever, and Lyme disease are common causes of
morbidity and mortality around the world. While arthropod bites may cause local …

Numerous plants with insect repelling properties are native to the tropics where they are
produced for a wide range of medicinal purposes. In Thailand, these native plant species …

Zika virus was initially discovered in east Africa about 70 years ago and remained a
neglected arboviral disease in Africa and Southeast Asia. The virus first came into the …

Background Recommended vector control tools against malaria, such as long-lasting
insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS), mainly target mosquitoes that …