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Table 3 Concentration of chemicals required for specific inhibition of resting and blood-feeding behavior of Ae. albopictus

From: New mosquito repellency bioassay for evaluation of repellents and pyrethroids using an attractive blood-feeding device

Chemical

Concentration required for 95% inhibition of resting (%)

Concentration required for 100% inhibition of blood-feeding (%)

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DEET

0.1–1

0.1–1

1–2

1–2

Icaridin

1–2

2–4

 > 2

2–4

Permethrin

 > 2

 > 2

 > 2

 > 2