Topical repellents

Topical repellents

National Center for Biotechnology Information

Category

Prevention

Country

United States of America

Description

Topical repellents may contain a wide range of active ingredients and are available in various formulations in lotions, gels, roll‐ons, and on wipes. Repellents interfere with mosquitoes' olfactory reception, affecting their ability to locate and feed on a human host