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Evaluation of Personal Protection Methods against Phlebotomine Sand Flies including Vectors of Leishmaniasis in Panama^*

C. E. Schreck, D. L. Kline, B. N. Chaniotis, N. Wilkinson, T. P. Mcgovern AND D. E. Weidhaas

Insects Affecting Man and Animals Research Laboratory, ARS-USDA, Gainesville, Florida 32604,
Preventive Medicine Activity, USAMEDDAC Panama, APO Miami, Florida 34004
Organic Chemical Synthesis Laboratory, Agricultural Environmental Quality Institute, ARS-USDA, Beltsville, Maryland 20705

Three personal protection methods were evaluated against phlebotomine sand flies in Panama. Skin applications of five selected repellents including deet (N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) provided a mean coefficient of protection (CP) of 99.2% against the attack of at least three sand fly species. Deet-treated net jackets also provided good protection, but it was concluded that an additional application of repellent to the unprotected face was necessary for maximum protection. Permethrin-treated clothing did not provide the protection expected. Apparently sand fly behavior and resistance to quick knock-down were responsible for the numbers of bites recorded, and therefore maximum protection from bites would require application of deet or another suitable repellent to the exposed skin when wearing permethrin-treated clothing.

Accepted for publication February 4, 1982.

^* Research reported here was conducted in part with contract funds from the Medical Research and Development Command, Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Army. This paper reflects the results of research only. Mention of a chemical or a commercial or proprietary product in this paper does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of this product by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Address reprint requests to: Donald E. Weidhaas, P.O. Box 14565, Gainesville, Florida 32604.