Insect repellent and insecticide composition

Abstract

The invention discloses an insect repellent and insecticide composition. The insect repellent and insecticide composition comprises (a) lemon grass oil (citronella oil), (b) p-menthyl-3, 8-diol, (c) vanillin and (d) a transport medium, wherein the mass ratio of p-menthyl-3, 8-diol to lemon grass oil (citronella oil) is 10 to 2:1. The insect repellent and insecticide composition reduces the limitation of the existing product based on the known natural ingredients. Through the synergism of two or more insect repellent materials, the unique formula can produce additional benefits and superior effects. The research results show that the novel composition can effectively repel mosquitoes and has a strong repellent effect. The formula containing lemongrass oil (citronella oil) and p-menthyl-3, 8-diol can effectively resist mosquito-borne malarial mosquito and Aedes aegypti transmitting dengue fever and yellow fever.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the field of mosquito repellent and killing, in particular to an insect repellent and insecticide composition. Background technique

[0002] Mosquito bites in many parts of the world are not only a nuisance, but also a serious health hazard. Most notably, this bite may cause the spread of life-threatening and debilitating diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, Lyme disease, Zika virus or West Nile virus. Therefore, there is still a need to improve existing insect repellents (insecticides).

[0003] The active ingredient in most commercial insect repellents (insecticides) is DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide), which can deal with many kinds of mosquito bites. There are several disadvantages of using DEET, including potential health risks and concerns, because it is absorbed by human skin, especially children. Many people also dislike the smell of DEET (N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide) and feel tingling when applied to...