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 recipes 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 repel 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 is prepared by soaking mats of paper pulp in repellent chemical compound and proper drying. Mats are packed in suitable poly pack. Essential oil such as citronella camphor, cedar, palmrosa, pyrethrum etc. are generally used in repellent chemicals.
