Mosquito repellent action of neem (Azadirachta indica) oil.
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چکیده
Two percent neem oil mixed in coconut oil, when applied to the exposed body parts of human volunteers, provided complete protection for 12 h from the bites of all anopheline species. Application of neem oil is safe and can be used for protection from malaria in endemic countries.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association
دوره 9 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993