Abstract |
Permethrin-impregnated and untreated fabrics were evaluated for their toxic and repellent effects against Anopheles stephensi and Aedes aegypti after both types of fabrics were subjected to accelerated weathering for 9 weeks, under a simulated wet/tropical environment. The toxic (knockdown) effect of permethrin-impregnated fabrics against both species of mosquitoes diminished rapidly after 1 week compared to the repellent effect. After 6 weeks of weathering, the remaining low amounts of permethrin provided fair protection from mosquito bites; however, no knockdown was observed at those levels. Permethrin-treated fabric was effective in providing protection from mosquito bites and appears to be a means of attenuating both the nuisance effects and, possibly, disease transmission by mosquitoes.
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Authors | R K Gupta, L C Rutledge, W G Reifenrath, G A Gutierrez, D W Korte Jr |
Journal | Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association
(J Am Mosq Control Assoc)
Vol. 5
Issue 2
Pg. 176-9
(Jun 1989)
ISSN: 8756-971X [Print] United States |
PMID | 2568392
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Insect Repellents
- Pyrethrins
- Permethrin
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Topics |
- Animals
- Culicidae
- Humans
- Insect Bites and Stings
(prevention & control)
- Insect Repellents
(analysis)
- Permethrin
- Pyrethrins
(analysis)
- Textiles
- Weather
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