Ethnobotanical study of some of mosquito repellent plants in north-eastern Tanzania
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* Corresponding author: Eliningaya J Kweka Pat.kweka@gmail.com
Malaria Journal 2008, 7:152 doi:10.1186/1475-2875-7-152
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Eliningaya J Kweka, Mramba Nyindo, Franklin Mosha, Ary G Silva Parasites & Vectors 2011, 4:129 (5 July 2011) This study reports the findings of the Brazilian plant (Schinus terebinthifolia) extracts efficacy against An. gambiae s.s. and Culex quinquefasciatus larvae and adult wild population of An.gambiae s.l. Image: Adult An. gambiae s.l. exposed to S. terebinthifolia extracts treated papers in WHO susceptibility test kits.
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Plant-based insect repellents: a review of their efficacy, development and testing Marta Maia, Sarah J Moore Malaria Journal 2011, 10(Suppl 1):S11 (15 March 2011) |
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Eliningaya J Kweka, Franklin W Mosha, Asanterabi Lowassa, Aneth M Mahande, Michael J Mahande, Charles P Massenga, Filemoni Tenu, Ester E Lyatuu, Michael A Mboya, Emmanuel A Temu Parasites & Vectors 2008, 1:42 (22 October 2008) This study investigated the potential use of plants and plant products commonly used in rural areas for personal protection against malaria vectors and nuisance biting mosquitoes. The findings of this study are useful particularly to people in rural areas where malaria is endemic.Image: A Tanzanian scientist harvesting Ocimum suave for extraction of essential oils.
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