Students taking part in a community service program at Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara (UINSU) have produced a natural mosquito repellent made from lemongrass, Kompasiana.com reports. The activity is tied to KKN UINSU 2026, the university's 2026 community service placement.
According to Kompasiana.com, the project centers on turning lemongrass into an anti-mosquito product. The report was published on 4 October 2026.
The account identifies the program as KKN UINSU 2026 and describes the output as a natural repellent based on lemongrass. It does not specify the location of the activity, the number of students involved, or how the product was prepared and distributed.
Community service programs, known in Indonesia as Kuliah Kerja Nyata, place university students in local areas for a set period. Within that framework, students often run practical projects intended to address everyday needs in the communities hosting them.
The report does not state whether the repellent was tested, how it was received locally, or whether the students plan to continue production beyond the placement.
Watch for further reporting from Kompasiana.com or UINSU on the outcome of the project and any follow-up activities by the students involved.
