Laboratory evaluation of controlled-release insect repellent formulations.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1985

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

1

Series / Issue

Issue: 2

Pages

143-147

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Mehr ZA.Rutledge LC.Morales EL.Meixsell VE.Korte DW.

 

Abstract

Seven microcapsule formulations and two polymer formulations of deet were tested on white rabbits for their repellency against the mosquito, Aedes aegypti. Two microcapsule formulations and one polymer formulation provided more than 80% protection for 12 hours. Results demonstrated that the protection period of deet can be extended through controlled-release techniques.

Notes

Author(s) - Mehr ZA.Rutledge LC.Morales EL.Meixsell VE.Korte DW.