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VOL. 10, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Herbal repellents as eco-friendly alternatives for malaria vector control: A comprehensive review
Authors
Dr. Heena Sachdeva, Dr. Manish Sharma
Abstract
Malaria remains a major global health burden,
exacerbated by the increasing resistance of Anopheles mosquitoes to
synthetic insecticides and repellents. Conventional chemical repellents such as
DEET and permethrin, while effective, pose concerns related to toxicity,
environmental impact, and vector resistance. Herbal repellents, derived from
plant-based secondary metabolites, offer a promising, eco-friendly alternative
with broad-spectrum activity and reduced side effects. This review synthesizes
current knowledge on malaria epidemiology, chemical repellent structures and
limitations, and highlights various medicinal plants with demonstrated
mosquito-repellent properties. Furthermore, it discusses advancements in
formulation technologies and the potential integration of herbal repellents
into existing malaria control strategies. Emphasis is placed on future
prospects, including the identification of novel bioactive compounds and
sustainable production methods. Herbal repellents represent a viable
complementary tool in integrated vector management, contributing to
environmentally sustainable malaria prevention.
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Pages:46-48
How to cite this article:
Dr. Heena Sachdeva, Dr. Manish Sharma "Herbal repellents as eco-friendly alternatives for malaria vector control: A comprehensive review". International Journal of Zoology Studies, Vol 10, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 46-48
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