A field trial comparing a formulation containing 40% deet (N,N-diethyl-3-methyl benzamide) in ethanol (Bushman™) and 32% lemon eucalyptus oil (LEO; Mosi-guard®) as protection against mosquitoes at Redcliffe, Queensland, Australia, was conducted in February 2012 and February 2013. The 40% deet formulation provided 100% protection against mosquitoes for 7 h, while the 32% LEO provided >95% protection for 3 h.
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1 March 2014
Comparative Laboratory and Field Evaluation of Repellent Formulations Containing Deet and Lemon Eucalyptus Oil Against Mosquitoes in Queensland, Australia
S. P. Frances,
L. M. Rigby,
W. K. Chow
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Australia
DEET
lemon eucalyptus oil
mosquito repellent
Queensland