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Table 5 LLIN target insecticide content levels and scaling factors

From: Attrition, physical integrity and insecticidal activity of long-lasting insecticidal nets in sub-Saharan Africa and modelling of their impact on vectorial capacity

LLIN brand

Insecticide

Target active agent content (mg/m2)

Scaling factor (\(\gamma\)) (95% CI)

DawaPlus 2.0

Deltamethrin

80

1.00 (0.98–1.01)

DuraNet

Alphacypermethrin

261

1.04 (1.02–1.07)

Interceptor

Alphacypermethrin

200

0.68 (0.67–0.69)

LifeNet

Deltamethrin

340

0.99 (0.94–1.05)

NetProtect

Deltamethrin

68.1

0.83 (0.82–0.84)

Olyset Net

Permethrin

1000

0.35 (0.35–0.36)

*PermaNet 2.0

Deltamethrin

55

1

PermaNet 3.0 lower side panels

Deltamethrin

85

2.32 (2.24–2.40)

PermaNet 3.0 upper side panels

Deltamethrin

85

2.09 (2.02–2.16)

PermaNet 3.0 top panel

Deltamethrin and PBO

121

1.02 (0.99–1.05)

  1. * Reference LLIN brand