Shelf Life Study on Permethrin Treated Fabric

Conducted by:
US Department of AgricultureMedical and Veterinary Entomology Research Laboratory

Title:
Summary of Investigations on the Management of Insects, Ticks, and Mites of Medical and Veterinary Importance.

Duration:
16+ Years

Summary
Shelf life assays of permethrin-treated fabric (16.8 years) recorded 100% kill of adult Ae. aegypti within 15 minutes after a 30 second exposure to the treatment. each arm chamber. Mosquitoes are also inspected for blood and number of blood feedings recorded.