International Journal of
Biodiversity and Conservation

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-243X
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJBC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 678

Full Length Research Paper

Field evaluation of naturally occurring mosquito repellents in Mt. Kenya Region, Kenya

Kariuki, J. M.*
  • Kariuki, J. M.*
  • Department of Environmental Studies and Resources Development, Chuka University, Kenya.
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Kariuki, S.T.
  • Kariuki, S.T.
  • Department of Biological Sciences, Egerton University, Kenya.
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Muchiri, D. R.
  • Muchiri, D. R.
  • Department of Chemistry, Egerton University, Kenya.
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Njoka, E.
  • Njoka, E.
  • Faculty of Science and Technology, Kenya Methodist University, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 17 October 2015
  •  Accepted: 10 December 2015
  •  Published: 29 February 2016

Abstract

Malaria continues to claim about 2 million lives annually worldwide. In Kenya, malaria equally depicts a morbid picture. It poses a major threat to the lives and health of 20 million people in Kenya and is a major killer mainly of children under five years and expectant mothers. This research was aimed at identifying plants used by communities in repelling mosquitoes. Community meetings were held at the District Culture Office, Embu with participants from Nyeri, Kirinyaga and Embu counties. The plants that were used by the community in repelling mosquitoes were identified.

Key words: Mosquito, repellence, malaria, Mt Kenya region. 

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