Impregnation of mosquito net with Neem seed (Azadirachta indica) oil and its insecticidal action

Adewole, Adekanmi and ODERINDE, A.A. (2013) Impregnation of mosquito net with Neem seed (Azadirachta indica) oil and its insecticidal action. Scientific Research and Essays, 8 (7). pp. 277-281. ISSN 1992-2248

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Abstract

Malaria is a persistent health problem in Africa which requires multidimensional approaches to solve. Insecticide treated net has proved highly invaluable as one of the tools. Neem oil was extracted by solvent extraction in the present study and the oil was used to impregnate bednet. The result showed that the neem oil is a good mosquito repellant, in which its potential could be harnessed for further study.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Chemistry
Depositing User:	Mr Taiwo Egbeyemi
Date Deposited:	11 Jun 2020 15:46
Last Modified:	11 Jun 2020 15:46
URI:	http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/535

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