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Insecticide impregnated ropes as mosquito repellent
Indian Journal of Malariology
|December 1, 1989
Summary
Burning deltamethrin-impregnated ropes effectively repelled mosquitoes, including the malaria vector Anopheles culicifacies, in homes and cattle sheds. This cost-effective, indigenous method offers consistent protection, especially at 80 ppm deltamethrin, making it suitable for rural areas.
Area of Science:
- Vector Control
- Entomology
- Public Health
Background:
- Mosquitoes, particularly Anopheles culicifacies, transmit malaria.
- Existing mosquito control methods may be costly or inaccessible in rural settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of deltamethrin-impregnated ropes as a mosquito repellent.
- To assess the practicality and cost-effectiveness of this method for rural populations.
Main Methods:
- Ropes were impregnated with varying dosages of deltamethrin.
- Impregnated ropes were burned overnight in human dwellings and cattle sheds.
- Mosquito entry and protection from bites were observed.
Main Results:
- Smoke from smoldering ropes saturated rooms, preventing mosquito entry.
- Effective protection against mosquito bites, including A. culicifacies, was achieved.
- 80 ppm deltamethrin dosage showed more consistent results than lower dosages.
Conclusions:
- Deltamethrin-impregnated ropes provide a simple, cost-effective, and indigenous method for mosquito control.
- The technique is appropriate for rural areas, requiring no special skills.
- This approach offers significant protection against mosquito-borne diseases like malaria.