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Mosquito-borne diseases remain a significant public health concern globally, necessitating the development of effective, safe, and eco-friendly mosquito control strategies. The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of a polyherbal mosquito repellent dhoop using natural plant-based ingredients with proven repellent properties. Herbal components such as Azadirachta indica (Neem), Vitex negundo (Nirgudi), camphor was incorporated into a combustible base composed of Rice husk powder. These ingredients were selected based on their traditional and scientifically validated mosquito repellent activity.The formulated dhoop were prepared by blending the herbal powders with water molding them, followed by shade drying. Evaluation was conducted based on parameters such as burning time, smoke consistency, organoleptic properties, and repellent efficacy was determined based on public responses to questionnaire. The results indicated that the polyherbal formulation exhibited significant repellent activity, comparable to commercial mosquito repellents, while offering the advantages of being biodegradable, non-toxic, and free from synthetic chemicals.[1]