Study summary
Field evaluation of an area repellent system (Thermacell) against Phlebotomus papatasi and Ochlerotatus caspius in Sanliurfa Province, Turkey
Alten B, Caglar SS, Simsek FM, Kaynas S, Perich MJ
Read the original paper- Study type
- Field Trial
- Year
- 2003
- Published in
- Journal of Medical Entomology
- Evidence strength
- Well-supported evidence
Summary
Field trial of the allethrin Thermacell area repellent at multiple distances over six hours.
Key findings
The Thermacell (cis/trans-allethrin butane unit) gave 90.2 to 97.4% protection against mosquitoes (mean 93%) and stayed above 90% for 6 hours, tested at 2.3, 4.6, and 7.6 m from the unit.
Limitations
Only six test nights at a single location, so durability and weather effects are undersampled.