Volatile pyrethroid spatial repellents for preventing mosquito bites: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Volatile pyrethroid spatial repellents (VPSRs) can prevent mosquito-borne diseases including malaria and dengue fever, but the use of varied evaluation methods has resulted in a lack of clarity regarding their protective efficacy (PE) against contact with mosquitoes. This systematic review and meta-analysis consolidates the entomological evidence base on the PE of VPSRs against Anopheles, Aedes, and Culex mosquitoes and different test methods used.

Methods

We identified studies completed between January 2000 and September 2023 by searching through databases, conference abstracts, and personal correspondences. Included studies were semi-field or field studies that measured the PE of VPSRs using human landing catch (HLC) of mosquito landings on human legs and/or mos

SUBMITTER: Chen I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12789705 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature