Repellency effects of nanoliposomal gels bearing Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) or Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oils against the main malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi
Raziyeh Shahheidari, Mohammad Djaefar Moemenbellah‐Fard, Mahmoud Osanloo, Azim Paksa, Amir Hossein Roozitalab, Mohsen Fakhraei, Elham Zarenezhad
This study evaluates nanoliposomal gels with clove or tea tree essential oils as repellents against Anopheles stephensi, finding clove LipoGel provides comparable protection to DEET.
bioRxiv · Jul 7, 2026 · PreprintZoology