Table 1 Repellency of chemicals against Aedes albopictus, as determined by the choice test
Chemical | Concentration of chemical tested (%) | Inhibition of resting (%) | Inhibition of blood-feeding (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
DEET | 0.1 | 23.9 | 57.8 |
1 | 95.3 | 82.2 | |
2 | 100 | 100 | |
Icaridin | 0.1 | 46.0 | 87.8 |
1 | 65.5 | 90.0 | |
2 | 100 | 98.9 | |
Permethrin | 2 | 31.6 | 81.1 |