Abstract

B. Babji Naik*, Chinnaram Renuka, Jonna Thanu Sriya, Meda Uday Kiran and Dulla Yaswanth Balaji

ABSTRACT

A cockroach is an insect which has the nature of transmitting various bacteria that cause several human health hazards. In this study we are interested in developing a nature-based cockroach repellent which doesn’t have a negative impact on human health. Hence the present research work based on literature of cockroach repellents. This work focuses on understanding cockroach repellents, identifying the existing types and advantages of such repellents through a literature review. The synthetic cockroach repellents that are available on the market consist of boric acid, pyrethrins which cause irritations like coughing, sneezing, allergic reactions and respiratory disorders to humans. The cockroach repellents are available in various forms like sprays and glues. So, the present study was carried out to formulate cockroach repellent incense sticks using herbals like neem oil, eucalyptus oil, lavender oil, Peppermint oil, etc., The poly herbal cockroach repellents are made by hand rolling method. The solid formulation containing binders and additives are rolled in the form of incense sticks are potent. Safe with more duration of time and less cost.