DEVELOPMENT OF AN ORALLY EFFECTIVE INSECT REPELLENT (PROGRESS REPORT)

摘要

The objective of this program is to develop a mosquito repellent which is effective when given internally, preferably orally, in order to afford better protection than the conventional surface repellents presently available. Development of a bioassay procedure using mice as bait and radioactive albumin as an indicator; the repellent and physical properties of several chemical compounds were previously reported (Report No. ARF C 222-3). The present report describes .further progress on this program.