Table 3 Physical condition of Interceptor LN and CTN by survey round – holes by distribution

From: Interceptor® long-lasting insecticidal net: phase III evaluation over three years of household use and calibration with Phase II experimental hut outcomes

	Interceptor LN							alpha-cypermethrin CTN
Survey (month)	No. nets	% nets with ≥ 1 hole	% holes by distribution^a			Mean no. of open seams	% nets with any repairs	No. nets	% nets with ≥ 1 hole	% holes by distribution^a			Mean no. of open seams	% nets with any repairs
			Lower	Upper	Roof					Lower	Upper	Roof
0	30	0	0	0	0	0	0	30	0	0	0	0	0	0
6	30	63	73	18	9	0	0	30	83	93	4	2	0	0
12	30	60	75	11	14	0.1	3	30	67	79	16	5	0.2	7
24	30	83	84	10	6	2.2	3	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
36	30	83	70	17	13	1.4	20	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

^aLocation of holes: lower = lower half of side panels; upper = upper half of side panels; roof = top panel

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