Table 4.
Comparative CPT of DEET and citronella oil against mosquito bites.
| Product name | Active ingredient | Percentage (%) | CPT (min) | Reference (year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insectan Spray | DEET | 24 | 301.45~401.55 | Yoon et al. (2014) [18] |
| (360 ± 1.96) | ||||
| Aero Bug Off | DEET | 25 | 480 | EPA (2013) [20] |
| AquaPel 25% DEET | ||||
| Insect Repellent Pump | DEET | 25 | 480 | EPA (2013) [20] |
| Spray 27411 | ||||
| / | DEET | 25 | 360 | Thavara et al. (2001) [19] |
| OFF! Deep Woods | DEET | 23.8 | 301.5 (±37.6) | Fradin and Day (2002) [33] |
| California Baby Citronella spray | Citronella | 5 | 9.5 (±1.43) | in this study |
| Buzz Away | Citronella | 5 | 13.5 (±7.5) | Fradin and Day (2002) [33] |
Complete protection time (CPT) was determined by calculating the number of minutes from the time of repellent application to the first mosquito landing.