Investigative study into whether an insect repellent has virucidal activity against SARS-CoV-2. (23rd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Smither, Sophie J.; Eastaugh, Lin S.; Findlay, James S.; Laws, Thomas R.; Marriott, Stephen N.; Notman, Stuart; O'Brien, Lyn M.; Phelps, Amanda L.; Richards, Mark; Ulaeto, David; Watts, Pat; Lever, Mark S.; Govan, Norman
• Is Part Of: Journal of general virology. Volume 102:Number 4(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-04-23
• Subjects: anti-viral activity -- Citriodiol -- insect repellent -- SARS-CoV-2 -- skin; Virology -- Periodicals; Viruses; Microbiology; Virology; Virologie -- Périodiques; Microbiologie -- Périodiques; Virology; Virologie; Virologie; Electronic journals; Periodical; Periodicals; 579.2
• DOI: 10.1099/jgv.0.001585
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-1317

Abstract

Abstract : A small-scale study with Mosi-guard Natural spray, an insect repellent containing Citriodiol, was performed to determine if it has virucidal activity against SARS-CoV-2. A liquid test examined the activity of the insect repellent and the individual components for virucidal activity. A surface contact test looked at the activity of the insect repellent when impregnated on a latex surface as a synthetic skin for potential topical prophylactic application. Both Mosi-guard Natural spray and Citriodiol, as well as other components of the repellent, had virucidal activity in the liquid contact test. On a latex surface used to simulate treated skin, the titre of SARS-CoV-2 was less over time on the Mosi-guard Natural-treated surface but virus was still recovered.