Evaluation of efficacy and duration of the stick camouflage face paint with 30% deet against mosquitoes in Belize

US Army Med Dep J. 2009 Jul-Sep:84-90.

Abstract

A combination of insect repellent, N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (deet), with camouflage face paint in a newly designed stick formulation was evaluated on human volunteers under field conditions in Belize during February 2007. The formulation provided over 90% protection against mosquitoes for 8 hours and at least 80% protection for 12 hours, with 100% protection for 2 to 4 hours after application.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Belize
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
  • Culicidae / drug effects*
  • DEET / chemistry*
  • DEET / pharmacology*
  • Face
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insect Repellents / chemistry*
  • Insect Repellents / pharmacology*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Military Personnel
  • Paint
  • United States
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Insect Repellents
  • DEET