Insector : Eco-Safe Insect Repellent Herbal Innovation from Lemongrass and Orange Peel Estract

Meitriana Nurelifah | Indonesia

Insector : Eco-Safe Insect Repellent Herbal Innovation from Lemongrass and Orange Peel Estract

Meitriana Nurelifah

Indonesia

Detail

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