Controlled release effect of insecticide microcapsules and their results in common household insect pest control

Abstract

Since 1978 we have prepared microencapsulated insecticides by complex coacervation and interfacial polymerization for household insect pest control, fenthion being the main core element. A series of tests have been conducted against mosquitoes (Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus), cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) and bedbugs (Cimex lectularius), and the results indicate that microencapsulation can prolong persistent effects by 2–12 times, enhance safety and subdue offensive odour. Furthermore, the production cost is comparatively low.