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Open Access
01-12-2018 | Research
Evaluation of the long-term efficacy of K-Othrine® PolyZone on three surfaces against laboratory reared Anopheles gambiae in semi-field conditions
Authors:
James C. Dunford, Alden S. Estep, Christy M. Waits, Alec G. Richardson, David F. Hoel, Karin Horn, Todd W. Walker, Jessika S. Blersch, Jerry D. Kerce, Robert A. Wirtz
Published in:
Malaria Journal
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Issue 1/2018
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Abstract
Background
In this semi-field study, a new polymer-enhanced deltamethrin formulation, K-Othrine® PolyZone, was compared to a standard deltamethrin product for residual activity against a susceptible strain of laboratory-reared Anopheles gambiae using standard WHO cone bioassays.
Methods
Residual insecticide efficacy was recorded after exposure to metal, cement and wood panels maintained in experimental huts in sub-tropical environmental conditions in north central Florida, USA, and panels stored in a climate controlled chamber located at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia, USA.
Conclusions
K-Othrine® PolyZone demonstrated 100% control on metal and cement panels 1 year post application and > 80% control on wood panels up to 6 mo. The new formulation should be considered for use in indoor residual spray programmes requiring long-term control of malaria vectors.