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[The potential for using the preparations Icon and Karate in medical insect control]
Meditsinskaia Parazitologiia I Parazitarnye Bolezni
|July 22, 1999
Summary
Aikon and Carate insecticides show effectiveness against common household pests like cockroaches and flies. These moderate hazard class 3 agents are approved for use in non-living spaces by specialists.
Area of Science:
- Entomology
- Pest Management
Context:
- Evaluation of insecticidal agents for public health pest control.
- Assessment of Aikon (10% WP) and Carate (5% EC, 5% WSG) efficacy.
Purpose:
- To determine the insecticidal activity and effective doses of Aikon and Carate.
- To assess the safety and approved applications of these pest control agents.
Summary:
- Laboratory and field tests evaluated Aikon and Carate against synanthropic insects.
- Effective doses ranged from 0.001-0.5 g/m2 for cockroaches, flies, and fleas.
- Both agents are classified as moderate hazard class 3 substances.
Impact:
- Approved for use by specialists in non-living accommodations and subsidiary premises in the Russian Federation.
- Highlights the need for appropriate personal protective equipment during application.