Pengendalian nyamuk Aedes aegypti dengan spray serai alami di Desa Gemawang

Authors

  • Farezki Muhamad Program Studi Informatika, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Muhammad Adiv Anas Nur Program Studi Teknik Mesin
  • Yeni Aqnes Khomsiana Program Studi Keperawatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Syakila Ana Sajidah Putri Novia Program Studi Keperawatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Dewi Citrawati Program Studi Keperawatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Faqihana Ananda Qori’nurrahman Program Studi Akuntansi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Helya Cholifatul Ulfa Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Mohammad Ulinuha Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Amanda Fatma Putri Disma Program Studi Keperawatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Nanda Yulia Sasmita Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Nia Adilla Program Studi Teknologi Pangan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Elsa Wahyu Alfiana Program Studi Manajemen, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Ayu Setyaningsih Program Studi Ilmu GIzi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Yuniar Herlyana Program Studi Ilmu GIzi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Zahra Kahayani Program Studi Ilmu GIzi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
  • Ahmad Ilham Program Studi Informatika, Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29303/indra.v6i1.461

Keywords:

Aedes aegypti, community-based mosquito control, dengue, lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) repellent, public health

Abstract

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) remains a major public health issue in Indonesia, particularly in areas like Gemawang Village, Temanggung Regency. Chemical insecticides commonly used for mosquito control pose health and environmental risks, necessitating safer alternatives. This study aimed to empower the local community with knowledge and skills to produce a natural mosquito repellent spray using lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), which contains citronella and geraniol known for their mosquito-repelling properties. Through a three-month community engagement program, residents participated in educational sessions, practical demonstrations, and were provided with materials to create the spray using lemongrass and 70% ethanol. A total of 100 participants showed a 30% increase in knowledge based on pre-test and post-test results. Additionally, 80% of participants reported regular use of the spray, and 70% observed a decrease in mosquito presence. While participants found the method practical and materials accessible, some noted reduced spray effectiveness over time, indicating a need for improved formulation. This community-based approach not only promoted an eco-friendly alternative to chemical insecticides but also enhanced local capacity for disease prevention. The findings suggest that such participatory programs can contribute significantly to sustainable dengue vector control in endemic areas.

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2025-04-30

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Muhamad, F. ., Nur, M. A. A. ., Khomsiana, Y. A. ., Novia, S. A. S. P. ., Citrawati, D. ., Qori’nurrahman, F. A., … Ilham, A. . (2025). Pengendalian nyamuk Aedes aegypti dengan spray serai alami di Desa Gemawang . INDRA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 6(1), 33–38. https://doi.org/10.29303/indra.v6i1.461

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Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): April

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