Bioallethrin – Based Cotton Finishing to Impart Long – Lasting Toxic Activity Against Mosquitoes

Abstract

The chemical treatment of cotton fabric with bioallethrin to impart a toxic effect against mosquitoes is thoroughly investigated. The treatment is carried out either by an impregnation method or surface coating method. These fabrics are washed and stored, then tested against mosquitoes. A bioassay investigation, scanning electron microscopy examination, and testing for physico mechanical properties of the bioallethrin ∓ treated fabrics are performed. Additionally, we evaluate treated cotton fabrics with a polymer coating process designed to increase the wash durability and time of storage of bioallethrin ∓ treated fabrics.

Citation

Hebeish, A., Hamdy, I.A., EL–Sawy, S.M. and Abdel –Mohdy, F.A. (2009), "Bioallethrin – Based Cotton Finishing to Impart Long – Lasting Toxic Activity Against Mosquitoes", Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 24-33. https://doi.org/10.1108/RJTA-13-01-2009-B003