PRODUCTION OF MOSQUITOES REPELLANTS INSECTICIDES (MOSQUITO COIL) USING ORANGE PEELS (CESTRUM)

Abstract

The health of people worldwide is still
concerned about diseases spread by
mosquitoes, especially in tropical and
subtropical regions. Using insect repellents
is an effective way to prevent mosquito
bites and the transmission of certain
illnesses.
Mosquito repellents with a chemical base
may be unhealthy for people, especially for
young children and expectant mothers.
One strategy that has gained traction
recently in the production of
environmentally safe and sustainable insect
repellents is the use of natural plant-based
components. We used orange peels to make
a mosquito repellent (liquid or coil) in this
study because they are a great source of
essential oils, such as limonene, which has
been shown to have mosquito-repelling
properties. In order to repel mosquitoes,
orange peels can be used to manufacture
liquid or coil incense, as detailed in this
research article. To make dough, the orange
peels are dried, pounded into a powder, and
mixed with other substances including
charcoal, camphor, turmeric, and essential
oils. Dough is shaped into sticks or cones
and then left to dry. The resultant (liquid or
coil) has been shown to have strong antimosquito properties and to provide
protection for a maximum of two hours.
Using orange peels as a raw material for
mosquito repellent (liquid or coil) has
several advantages, such as being readily
available, reasonably priced, and
environmentally friendly. Moreover,
utilizing plant-based organic materials
reduces exposure to manmade chemicals
and the health concerns associated with
them. Overall, our research shows that
orange peels have the potential to be a
natural source of insect repellent and offers
a quick and easy way to make a liquid or
coil of repellent.