Insect Repellents Handbook

ISBN-13: 9780367659066 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 410 str.

Mustapha Debboun; Stephen P. Frances; Daniel Strickman

Opis

The Second Edition reflects the current state of insect repellent science. It covers the processes involved in the development and testing of new active ingredients and formulations, and discusses the practical uses of repellents.

Spis treści

PART I Science. Mode of Action of Insect Repellents. In silica Models for Development of Insect Repellents. Green Chemistry for Repelling Insect Pests. Natural Repellents Derived from Animals and Humans. Evaluation of Efficacy in Reducing Disease Incidence. PART II Development. Testing Methods for Insect Repellents. Insect Repellent Mixtures and Combinations. Formulations of Insect Repellent Products. Plant-Derived Insect Repellent Products. The Major Active Ingredients of Repellent Products and Personal Protection Systems. Area Repellents. Marketing for Efficacy, Safety, Acceptability, and Health. Product registration. PART III Uses. Strategies for Using Personal Protection Products. Best Practices for Use of Personal Protection Products. Commercially Available Insect Repellents and Criteria for Their Use. Future of Insect Repellents. Appendices and tables. Index.

O autorze

Mustapha Debboun, Stephen P. Frances, Daniel Strickman