Abstract:
Insecticides are used either for killing
or controlling of harmful insects. The
insecticides which are applied for
repelling insects are termed as
“Repellent”. Mosquito is one of the most
harmful insects for mankind. To destroy
them many preparations are available
in the market in various recipies like pest
killer spray, soap, oil, powder, repellent
etc. Out of these, mosquito repellent is the
most popular as it has germicidal and
disinfectant properties and is able to repell
mosquitoes and is convenient to use.
Now-a-days repellents are applied by
heating impregnated mat over an
electrical device, under low temperature
which is known as mosquito repellent
mats. Simple type of repellent mats are
prepared by soaking mats of paper pulp
in repellent chemical compound and
proper drying.
