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@article{169049,
        author = {Mrs.M.Bhagyasree and Mrs.D.Aswani and Dr.P.Umadevi},
        title = {DEVELOPMENT, EVALUATION AND COMPARISON OF HERBAL ECO-FRIENDLY MOSQUITO REPELLENT CAKES},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {6},
        pages = {429-440},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=169049},
        abstract = {This research study aimed to develop and evaluate eco-friendly mosquito repellent cakes using herbal ingredients. Formulations included varying concentrations of essential oils—catnip, patchouli, lemon, eucalyptus, and clove—and leaf pastes from plants like Moringa olifera, citronella, and marigold. Binders used in the formulations included neem and wood powders, as well as liquid binders like glycerin and starch solutions. The prepared cakes were assessed through a series of tests, including mosquito repellent efficacy, smoke emission, residual smoke, irritation, field trials, volatile compound analysis, and protection time. Comparisons with commercial products (Allout, Mortein, and Good Knight papers) showed that patchouli-based cakes provided the longest protection time, while catnip had shorter protection yet outperformed other herbal formulations. Though Good Knight papers killed mosquitoes quickly, they lacked prolonged protection and emitted potentially harmful smoke. Allout and Mortein also exhibited strong repellent properties but were synthetic and more costly compared to the herbal cakes.},
        keywords = {Catnip, Citronella, Eco-friendly mosquito repellent cakes, Moringa olifera and Patchouli.},
        month = {November},
        }