Determining the Effectiveness of Neem and Papaya Leaves As Mosquito Repellent Coil

Abstract

The fatality rate of children from ages one (1) to four (4) years old has increased due to mosquito-borne diseases, specifically dengue. Mosquitoes may transmit deadly diseases such as Yellow Fever, Dengue, Malaria, Filarial and Japanese Encephalitis through their bites, which may affect not only people but also the animals. Due to this, repellents such as mosquito coils must be used to avoid contact with mosquitoes. However, burning one inorganic coil is equivalent to smoking up to 137 cigarettes, which shows that the usage of mosquito coils are bad for the health since it can cause lung cancer, acute chronic health risks and may transmit infectious pathogens. In order to address the urgency and importance of such health issues, an experimental study was conducted using Neem and Papaya Leaves as primary components of a mosquito coil. The researchers aimed to substantiate the effectiveness of a mosquito coil using different botanical materials. This study is designed to protect and contribute to a healthier society by way of controlling if not combatting the growing population of mosquitoes, hence, lower the probability of people, especially children, to get infected with mosquito-borne diseases. The effectiveness of an organic mosquito coil, together with other factors such as cost, longevity, flammability, odor, durability, and effectiveness are evaluated in this study.