O uso da citronela no controle da dengue: revisão

There is a constant concern of the Ministry of Health regarding the epidemic of dengue in Brazil caused by the virus transmitted by the mosquito Aedes Aegypti. This insect is the main vector of diseases, like zika and chikungunya. In search of new forms of prevention, there are numerous studies to reduce the use of chemicals and to make natural repellents gain greater visibility, because they are safer for humans and the environment. Therefore, in this work, it will be presented a review on the use of citronella essential oils in the fight against dengue as a form of mosquito protection repellent. Key words: Aedes egypti, Cymbopogon nardus, natural repellents.