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    through breath attract the insects‚ while repellents make people less appealing. Mosquitoes can carry dangerous diseases like dengue and malaria‚ according to the DOH. Certain repellents -- like those containing citronella oil‚ rosemary oil‚ and lemongrass oil -- are likely to repel these mosquitoes. Mosquitoes that carry the Dengue Virus are often active at dawn and dusk‚ which makes them less likely to be noticed. Applying repellent protects the wearer from being bitten

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    Invetistigatory Project

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    Mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti)” Researchers: Abonita‚ Joshua Lloyd C. Peralta‚ Mark Angelo M. Taperla‚ Rollen P. Background of the Study In our present time‚ many incidents has been reported that mosquito bites because dengue that lead to death. Many people suffer from dengue. Many of them died because of that disease. In this research proposal‚ we devise a solution to lessen and to control mosquito population by using ultrasonic waves. Ultrasonic waves are sound waves that are proven beneficial

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    are insects that are commonly found in the tropical areas‚ such as the Philippines. They reproduce and survive mostly in stagnant waters. Mosquitoes acts as vectors on several illness and one of the most prevalent illness that it could cause is dengue. Dengue cases has been continuously growing in the country for the past few years. With this‚ the researchers aim to provide an efficient prevention for the illness through the experimentation of the extract of Mimosa pudica specifically as mimosine extract

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    Investigatory Project

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    B. Statement of the Problem This study tries to find out the potency of the combined extracts of the Chili Pepper and Kamias as a mosquito repellent‚ thus the prevention of Dengue Fever. 1.) Can the extracts of Chili Pepper and Kamias prevent from having mosquito bite especially that of the Aedes aegypti‚ a Dengue - causing mosquito? 2.) What are the natural repellent substances contained in these two plants? 3.) Are these effective and safe to use? Will this mosquito killer (Chili Pepper and

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    INSECT REPELLANT

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    are thousands of mosquito species worldwide. Some are far more important as nuisance-biting pests than others. Many don’t even bite humans. The vast majority of mosquito repellent tests published in the scientific literature use Aedes aegypti (the dengue/yellow fever mosquito). This is pretty much the lab rat of the mosquito world. It is a great species to work with as it is a day-biting species and has a relatively consistent biting rate. Testing a repellent against Aedes aegypti is pretty much the

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    mosquitoes‚ of which the voracious Asian tiger is a member‚ carry yellow fever‚ dengue‚ and encephalitis. The latest outbreak in the province‚ located around 400 kilometers (249 miles) south manila‚ has caused particular alarm because it began before the rainy season start in June‚ when mosquitoes are less plentiful. Dengue is spread by mosquitoes that breed in stagnant water and usually bite people during daytime. Dengue fever is recurring problem in the Philippines but while the number of incidents

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    Insects Repellants

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    Like mosquitoes that can cause Dengue‚ that can cause human to death‚ so that is the reason why people search for a thing that can prevent from insects to cause big problem. Insect repellants is a substance applied to skin‚ clothing‚ or other surfaces which discourages insects (and arthropods in general) from landing or climbing on that surface. Insect repellents help prevent and control the outbreak of insect-borne diseases such as malaria‚ Lyme disease‚ dengue fever‚ bubonic plague‚ and West

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    Mrs. Glory M. Serrano Research Adviser A Science Investigatory Project submitted in fulfillment of the requirements in Research I-B S.Y. 2010-2010 Abstract Dengue fever has always been a problem to everyone and it is not advisable to always use pesticide to control the mosquito-causing dengue since it will cause harm to one’s health and our environment. So this study was conducted to determine was conducted to determine the effect of aromatic plants namely pandan and lemon

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    provider of repellents that are not harmful to its users and contain natural ingredients that are both safe and effective. The mosquito repellent in India is one of tremendous potential as India is a tropical country that sees diseases like malaria‚ dengue fever‚ etc. on regular basis. The market is valued at Rs. 2200 crores with a CAGR of 15%. The more people are becoming aware of the dangers of mosquito borne diseases‚ the more has this market flourished. Other major players in the repellent market

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    Transmission of Diseases

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    NAME OF DISEASES Dengue fever PATHOGENS & VECTORS Dengue virus METHOD OF TRANSMISSION - Through the bites of infected female Aedes mosquitoes :  Dengue mosquito (Aedes aegypti )  Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) - Via infected blood products and through organ donation SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Symptoms appear 3 to 14 days after infective bite - Mild fever - High fever - Severe headache - Pain behind the eyes - Muscle and joint pain - Rash - Abdominal pain - Vomiting Dengue hemorrhagic fever

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