Field efficacy of "Mosbar" mosquito repellent soap against vectors of bancroftian filariasis and Japanese encephalitis in southern India.

Abstract

Deet-permethrin "Mosbar" soap was field tested for repellency against mosquitoes by volunteers in urban and rural localities in southern India. Eighty-nine to 100% reduction in man-vector contact was recorded for 8 mosquito species, including Culex quinquefasciatus and recognized vectors of Japanese encephalitis. The soap was highly acceptable to the community.