Page, Patrick CollinLabuschagne, KarienNurton, Jane P.Venter, Gert JohannesGuthrie, Alan John2010-04-132010-04-132009-07Page, PC, Labuschagne, K, Nurton, JP, Venter, GJ & Guthrie, AJ 2009, 'Duration of repellency of N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide, citronella oil and cypermethrin against Culicoides species when applied to polyester mesh', Veterinary Parasitology, vol. 163, no. 1-2, pp. 105-109. [http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/03044017]0304-401710.1016/j.vetpar.2009.03.0557006535470J-6375-20130000-0001-7729-9918http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13908The repellent efficacy of 15% N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET), 0.6% citronella oil, and 0.3% α-cyano-cypermethrin against Culicoides species was compared in three 5 × 5 Latin squares (15 replicates) under South African field conditions. DEET, citronella oil or α-cyano-cypermethrin were applied to polyester meshes that were fitted to down-draught suction 220 V UV light traps which were operated overnight. No significant repellent effect against Culicoides was found for the citronella oil or the α-cyano-cypermethrin. DEET had a significant repellent effect against Culicoides species and C. imicola for all catches made from after sunset to before sunrise.enElsevierDEETCitronella oilCulicoidesCypermethrinRepellentsInsect baits and repellentsDeet -- South AfricaPostprint Article