Table 2 Protective efficiency of standard repellent DEET, extracts of Ocimum suave and Ocimum kilimandscharicum to Culex quinquefasciatus in the field evaluation estimated by human landing catch conducted for a total of 64 weeks.
Treatment | % Protection | Cx. quinquefasciatus collected | Collections/night (Mean ± SE) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
OS | 88.65 | 124 | 2.067 ± 0.695 | 0.68–3.46 |
OK | 90.5 | 103 | 1.72 ± 0.412 | 0.89 – 2.54 |
DEET | 91.3 | 95 | 1.58 ± 0.526 | 0.53 – 2.63 |
CONTROL | 29.46 | 771 | 12.85 ± 2.23 | 8.37 – 17.32 |