Abstract
Textile materials treated with synthetic repellents have the potential to provide protection against insect disease vectors but lack the residual activity necessary to achieve a prolonged effect or to be cost-effective. DEET MC is a formulation of DEET (N,N diethyl-m-toluamide) in which the repellent is gradually released from a capsule that binds the repellent. An experiment carried out on DEET-treated mosquito netting showed that the formulation repels, inhibits blood-feeding and kills mosquitoes for a period of at least 6 months under laboratory conditions. Such formulations may have the potential for use on nets against pyrethroid-resistant mosquitoes or on clothing or bedding materials distributed in disasters, emergencies or refugee camp situations.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 259-262 |
Journal | Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene |
Volume | 102 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- resistant anopheles-gambiae
- pyrethroid resistance
- synthetic repellents
- mosquito nets
- treated nets
- insecticide
- culicidae
- diptera