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

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.