Field evaluation of deet against Anopheles farauti at Ndendo (Santa Cruz) Island, Solomon Islands

J Med Entomol. 2010 Sep;47(5):851-4. doi: 10.1603/me10044.

Abstract

Field efficacy studies comparing two formulations of deet (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) against mosquitoes were conducted on Ndendo Island, Solomon Islands. The repellent study was conducted at Pala village in November 2008, and the only mosquito species collected was Anopheles farauti Laveran. A formulation containing 35% deet in a gel provided >95% protection for 2 h, whereas a formulation containing 40% deet in ethanol in a spray applicator provided >95% for only 1 h. This field study demonstrated again that repellents containing deet provide a relatively short period of complete protection against Anopheles spp.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Anopheles / drug effects*
  • DEET / pharmacology*
  • Insect Repellents / pharmacology*
  • Melanesia
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Insect Repellents
  • DEET