[44] found that hairy basil oil provides 100% protection against An. For the Students in Senior High School that lemongrass has insecticidal Article Govindarajan et al. Adulticidal and repellent properties of Cassia tora Linn. In: Veer V, Gopalakrishnan R, editors. VITJS4 crude extract against Anopheles stephensi, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). 2012;4:257. However, for safe use, you must dilute lemongrass oil with water or even [65]. Gentle and safe for people of all ages, including kids, babies, and seniors, yet powerful enough to repel flying pests and keep bug bites off the skin. [41] used turmeric essential oil at 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, and 25% concentrations against An. Google Scholar. that it repelled mosquito landing attempts and ant-bites attempts. J Essent Oil Bearing Plants. Powered by Wondercides proven-to-work spray formula that repels 98% of mosquitoes, this insect repellent spray is a safe, effective control method for repelling bugs. AZR was a supervisor in this systematic review and collaborated in the preparation the manuscript. Baskar K, Sudha V, Nattudurai G, Ignacimuthu S, Duraipandiyan V, Jayakumar M, et al. Lemongrass as the main ingredient for an The repellency effect of clove against different species of Anopheles was investigated in 6 studies. B. the product. In 3 studies, repellency effectiveness of turmeric was examined. % [54], no remarkable repellency effect against An. financial benefit, it is said that some bottle of lemongrass insect repellent costs The extracted lemongrass substance will be stored in a after screening titles/abstracts; 11 were review publications; 8 investigated the repellency impact of chemical-based repellents or animal extracts; 7 studies were conducted on laboratory animals; 12 were abstracts, conference papers, comments, and editorials; 10 studies had not reported sufficient data regarding the percentage of repellency or complete protection time; and, 15 studies were other irrelevant studies. In the study by Phasomkusolsil et al. It has a distinctive odor which may make it difficult for some insect to Repellency effects of essential oils of Myrtle (Myrtus communis), Marigold (Calendula officinalis) compared with DEET against Anopheles stephensi on human volunteers. Rosemary isan evergreen aromatic shrub with a Mediterranean origin, which belongs to Lamiaceae (Labiatae) family [77]. Related Studies Insecticides & Repellents Use these natural insecticides to repel and eliminate harmful pests. constraint on development in poor regions can be the results if there are actions to 1st ed. All concentrations of turmeric, with a doseresponse manner, provided complete repellency ranging from 4 to 8h, depending on the concentration applied. Parasite. (Family: Caesalpinaceae) against Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti, and Anopheles stephensi. In 6 studies, repellency effectiveness of basil against different Anopheles species was investigated. about in our project. Plant-based repellents have been applied for generations in traditional practice as a personal protection approach against different species of Anopheles. ), Anopheles dirus (Peyton and Harrison) and Culex quinquefasciatus (Say). It produces fragrant white flowers in clusters at the top of the stems, which bloom throughout the summer months. locate the host (Ghosh, 2005). [12] in a field trial revealed that 1ml peppermint oil without dilution completely repels Anopheles annularis, An. Additionally, this study will produce significant and relevant information for future studies regarding to insect repellent. since every materials we used were found at home, we only spent money for our Studies found that cats and dogs, although they can hear the waves, ultrasonic sound is inaudible to humans and household pets. Part of Extraction Process Some data proposes that these agents interfere with olfactory receptors of mosquitoes [82]. Aside from lemon grass also plant peppermint and other aromatic herbs to detract insect pests from destroying the crop (Argon E. ,2012). It should be noted that pure lemongrass oil can be hazardous to human They are important tools of public You can use it to your daily living to become a better person concentration of lemongrass extract Skip to document Sign inRegister Sign inRegister Home Ask an ExpertNew My Library PubMed This paper . Manage cookies/Do not sell my data we use in the preference centre. lots benefits such as health benefits and financial benefit which is its affordability. [] found that citronella obtained from lemongrass has a 100% repellency effect against Anopheles culicifacies for 11 h.Amer et al. citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as a mosquito repellent in insects sprays The repellency effect of citronella was investigated in several studies. 2009;2009:e908085. This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of plant-based repellents against Anopheles mosquitoes. This study was experimental research design to collect and gather data. THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LEMON GRASS ( Cymbopogon Citratus) AS NATURAL ANT REPELLENT Presented by: ANDREI E. ELUMBA JOHNREI J. LIM Characterization and evaluation of repellent effect of essential oil of Mangifera indica L. from Kenya. Kongkaew C, Sakunrag I, Chaiyakunapruk N, Tawatsin A. REPELS & PROTECTS. For the Society that lemongrass is one of the best plants to use in making the dirus. Mosquito larvicidal, pupicidal, adulticidal, and repellent activity of Artemisia nilagirica (Family: Compositae) against Anopheles stephensi and Aedes aegypti. insect repellent since it can be found in the backyard at home or just around the Grognet J. Catnip: its uses and effects, past and present. 2014;2:707. gambiae was identified. Eucalyptus is a significant short rotation pulpy woodyplant,growngenerallyin tropical regions [72]. Thus, plants with potential repellency properties should be tested for their possible unpleasant side effects before introducing as alternative products. Chemical properties of essential oil from Rhizophora mucronata mangrove leaf against malarial mosquito Anopheles stephensi and filarial mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus. Mosquito repellent activity of essential oil of Ethiopian ethnomedicinal plant against Afro-tropical malarial vector Anopheles arabiensis. be brought in the market (Fernandez, 2013). Indian J Pharmacol. This study will be conducted for the benefit of the following: For the Future Researchers that this could serve as a guide for them in case they would Effective on black flies, mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks. This compound is found in citrus fruits and works to repel many insects. 2008;7:152. For centuries lemon grass has been used by some cultures as a bug repellent. recommend the following: For the Future Researchers who would like to conduct the experiment that in and for keeping them safe. Trop Med Int Health. Seyoum A, Plsson K, Kunga S, Kabiru E, Lwande W, Killeen G, et al. Chapter-1 Efficacy of Lemongrass Extract as Insect Repellent - Concentration of Lemongrass Extract - Studocu It may help your knowledge to grow through this information. All titles and abstracts were screened by two independent investigators for eligibility. Springer Nature. POWERED BY NATURE, AS POWERFUL AS DEET. 3 safe? 2007;24:715. Swathi S, Murugananthan G, Ghosh S, Pradeep A. Larvicidal and repellent activities of ethanolic extract of Datura stramonium leaves against mosquitoes. According to Amerasinghe (2006), major health gains and important FULL SIZE FOR BEST VALUE: Our 8oz tin of No-Bite-Me cream is amazing for the seasoned traveler. However, studies have focused more on the search for active compounds than on optimal formulations [8, 29]. insect repellent costs Php 40 while in doing our experiment, it didnt cost us anything Safe (GRAS)s list which means it is extremely safe (Gumban, 2019). Comparison of manufacturing cost of thyme extract obtained by supercritical fluid extraction and steam distillation. Lemongrass can be used in various ways to repel insects such as: Make a spray with 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice then add 10 drops of pure lemon essential oil (optional) and shake well before spraying on skin or clothing, Add several drops of pure essential oil into the water when washing clothes etc. CAS The flow diagram of the study selection process and excluded studies with specific reasons is reported in Fig. Sadia S, Khalid S, Qureshi R, Bajwa AA. Yasodha R, Sumathi R, Chezhian P, Kavitha S, Ghosh M. Eucalyptus microsatellites mined in silico: survey and evaluation. 2014;21:21929. A recent study revealed that An. Murugan K, Kumar PM, Kovendan K, Amerasan D, Subrmaniam J, Hwang J-S. Larvicidal, pupicidal, repellent and adulticidal activity of Citrus sinensis orange peel extract against Anopheles stephensi, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). gambiae [54]. lemongrass on mosquitoes and ants in an open area. While, in another study [45], it repelled An. Cosmetics, soaps, perfumes, dye and odorizes 3 affordable? Recently, commercial repellent products containing plant-based ingredients have gained increasing . Govindarajan M, Mathivanan T, Elumalai K, Krishnappa K, Anandan A. Ovicidal and repellent activities of botanical extracts against Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti and Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae). With that, the researchers gained Basically, a repellent In addition to being a plant-based mosquito repeller, this spray will kill and repel hundreds of common pests, such as gnats, ticks, fleas, no-see-ums, spiders, and other biting flies. more relevant and accurate data. any chemical substance that may irritate sensitive skin immediately. Parasitol Res. Hook. Parasitol Res. insect repellent spray which can be poisonous, lemongrass is organic and safe as it was Kovendan K, Murugan K, Kumar PM, Thiyagarajan P, William SJ. 2010;41:831. Ansari M, Mittal P, Razdan R, Sreehari U. Larvicidal and mosquito repellent activities of pine (Pinus longifolia, Family: Pinaceae) oil. 2010;106:121723. attempted to bite 24 times It was proven that it can 100% repel mosquitoes, specifically, for safe use, lemongrass oil is mixed by water and alcohol. health to prevent infectious vector borne diseases (Goddard, 2002) and allergic Basil at 0.1ml dose in other studies [47, 61] repelled Anopheles for 1.5h and 0.75h, whereas, Tawatsin et al. and candles, and also in aromatherapy. [] and Tawatsin et al. The average number of dead mosquitoes in the use of lemongrass extract was 18. The Table 3 showed the results of the experiment in terms of the affordability of 1 0 obj Attempts Frequency Percent Benefits of Lemongrass Oil as Natural Alternative Insect Repellent Jeyabalan D, Arul N, Thangamathi P. Studies on effects of Pelargonium citrosa leaf extracts on malarial vector. 2011;88:4818. Evaluation of two natural extracts (Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Melissa officinalis L.) as antioxidants in cooked pork patties packed in MAP. Methods: Multiple computerized databases such as MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane CENTRAL, CINAHL, and AMED, were searched for controlled laboratory experiments that compared the effectiveness of citronella products to control in repelling Aedes, Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes using the . Thymus species have been reported to possess various beneficial effects, such as antiseptic, carminative, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties [70]. Moreover, 100l and 0.1ml of citronella grass essential oil showed 2.16 and 0.8h complete protection time against An. Amer A, Mehlhorn H. Repellency effect of forty-one essential oils against Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex mosquitoes. Process as most of the essential oils are extracted using the method. They are bright green on top and pale yellow beneath, with veins running down each side of the leaf blade. Table 4. 2005;19:3039. Figure 2. CAS LEMONGRASS RESEARCH - CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Insect repellents (also - Studocu Research chapter introduction background of the study insect repellents (also commonly called are substances applied to the skin, clothing, or other surfaces Skip to document Ask an Expert Sign inRegister Sign inRegister Home Ask an ExpertNew The percentage repellency was doseresponse and was reported to be 66%, 74% and 96%, respectively. Table1 summarizes the characteristics and main results of the eligible studies. In 2 studies, repellency effectiveness of myrtle was investigated. Amerasan D, Murugan K, Kovendan K, Kumar PM, Panneerselvam C, Subramaniam J, et al. Lemongrass is a plant that has been used as an insect repellent for centuries. move away from the source of repellent and lemon grass can be used as a natural 1995;120:53842. Most commercial repellents are produced by using chemical components such as N, N-diethyl-meta-toluamide (DEET), Allethrin, N, N-diethyl mendelic acid amide, and Dimethyl phthalate [1]. While We strive hard to keep the information on this website correct and up-to-date, some details featured here might differ from what obtains in the market. Phasomkusolsil S, Soonwera M. Comparative mosquito repellency of essential oils against Aedes aegypti (Linn. 10ml of alcohol. Diethyl-meta-toluamide) used as active chemical component in insect repellent, are now Soekarno- outbursts of insect borne diseases, dengue fever, stings and bites. Kweka EJ, Mosha F, Lowassa A, Mahande AM, Kitau J, Matowo J, et al. Trace element contents and essential oil yields from wild thyme plant (Thymus serpyllum L.) grown at different natural variable environments, Jordan. [27], orange extract at 50, 150 and 250, 350, and 450ppm showed 0, 0.5, 0.5, 1.5 and 2h complete protection time repellency (100%) against An. Lemon grass is, also called fever grass, a perennial plant with thin, long leaves that is indigenous to many Asian countries. Asian Pac J Trop Med. [58] used clove essential oil at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% concentrations against An. Accordingly, the idea of using natural mosquito repellent products as an alternative to develop new eco-friendly repellents could be an amicable solution to scale back the undesirable effects on environment and human health. dirus for 6h [44] and An. A total of 62 studies conducted in different countries, including India [7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40], Thailand [4, 5, 41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48], Ethiopia [49,50,51,52], Kenya [53,54,55,56,57], Germany [6], Nigeria [1], USA [58], Tanzania [59], Brazil [60], Sudan [61], Iran [62], Cameron [63] and Ivory Coast [64] were eventually included in the systematic review based on the inclusion criteria for the effect of plant-based repellents on species of Anopheles mosquitoes. Auysawasdi et al. 2009;9:26458. It has been identified that chemical repellents are not safe for public health and should be used with caution because of their detrimental impacts on synthetic fabric and plastic as well as toxic reactions, such as allergy, dermatitis, and cardiovascular and neurological side effects, which have been reported generally after misapplication [4]. This number is significantly higher than the number of dead mosquitoes found in the control group, which was 10. Another study found that citronellal directly activates channels of cation [83], which is similar to the excite-repellent impact of pyrethrin another plant based terpine [85], but contrasts with the inhibitory influence of DEET [86]. If a consensus was reached, a study was excluded or selected to full-text screening. Position the pot cover inside out of the strainer and make sure that the tip is Ansari et al. [11] found that citronella obtained from lemongrass has a 100% repellency effect against Anopheles culicifacies for 11h. Amer et al. Throw a tin in your backpack, or keep it handy when camping. [42] also found that orange at 0.02, 0.10, and 0.21mg/cm2, with a dose-dependent trend, has 44%, 54%, and 84% repellency against An. The process of using lemongrass as a pesticide is fairly simple. Orangeisa plant member of the Citrus genus and mostly cultivated in subtropical areas [79]. One study published in the journal Parasitology Research found that lemongrass essential oil was effective at repelling mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. 2014;4:S21420. Another certain benefit of making lemongrass as an insect repellent is its 2016;23:2322838. insect repellent. No problem: its an anti-itch cream too. The oil of Citronella has been used for The leaves are long and narrow, with pointed tips and serrated edges. Lemongrass oil has been shown to be effective against mosquitoes, ants, ticks, fleas, and other pests. It is a plant and has many uses. Article Wiwit Aditama Materials and Methods Department of Environmental Health, Banda Aceh Polytechnic of Health of The Ministry of Health, Indonesia, Jl. Additionally, pest control experts can help in finding and treating the source of the insect infestation, as well as any insect-related problems. Cloveisa naturally occurring spice which has been shown to possess anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-pyretic, anti-candidal, and aphrodisiac activities [78]. Google Scholar. cover, and a stainless or steel glass receiving vessel that is shown in Figure 1. Accessed 28 Mar 2016. components of lemongrass oil varied with where they are planned. Soonwera M. Efficacy of essential oil from Cananga odorata (Lamk.) This is another area for additional research. J Appl Sci. None of the studies reported the inclusion and exclusion criteria explicitly other than specifying a healthy volunteer. transportation to go at our research environment. The following categories of products use botanicals or plant extracts that are applied to plant foliage. PubMed effectiveness of lemon grass oil as a natural insect repellent. In the study, the essential oil was applied to the skin of test subjects, and the number of mosquito bites received was significantly reduced compared to a control group. Indian Forester. [6] reported that 20% oil solutions of both camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) and cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) had 100% repellency affect against An. Asian Pac J Trop Med. Studies were included in the present systematic review if they met these criteria: (i) full-text publication was written in English, (ii) inspected the repellency effects of plant extracts and essential oils against malaria vectors, Anopheles spp. Finally, current studies are difficult to be compared and the repellency effectiveness may also differ among subspecies. [44] also reported that citronella could repel Anopheles stephensi and Anopheles dirus for 8 and 6h, respectively. Govindarajan M, Sivakumar R. Repellent properties of Cardiospermum halicacabum Linn (Family: Sapindaceae) plant leaf extracts against three important vector mosquitoes. Lemongrass has insecticidal properties and the extracted oil is used as The result of the present study would provide knowledge and information about lemon grass as insect repellent. Article Hence, major Knowledge of traditional repellent plants is a significant resource for the development of new natural products as an alternative to chemical repellents.

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