Meitriana Nurelifah | Indonesia
Meitriana Nurelifah
Indonesia
Chemical insecticides commonly available in the market pose health risks, especially when used around food. This study aims to formulate a natural-based insect repellent using lemongrass and orange peel extracts as the main active ingredients. The extracts were obtained through simple soaking and distillation processes, then formulated into a liquid spray. The results showed that this formulation effectively repelled insects such as flies and ants without leaving harmful residues on food