Table 1.
Properties of loaded and unloaded capsules
| Parameters | Unloaded capsules | Capsules loaded with malathion | Capsules loaded with spinosad |
|---|---|---|---|
| Components ratio (Ch:Alg:Gel:Glut:larvicide) | 0.25:0.5:0.625:1.0:0.0 | 0.25:0.5:0.625:1.0:16.05 | 0.25:0.5:0.625:1:18.85 |
| Capsule color | Yellow | Brown | Brown |
| Weight before drying (g) | 17.68 | 8.37 | 7.50 |
| Weight after drying (g) | 1.53 | 0.68 | 0.61 |
| Capsule no/g | 820 | 2,170 | 3,240 |
| Diameter ± SE (μm) | 1,004±32 | 931.82±24.46 | 770.91±15.85 |
| Flexibility before drying | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible |
| Flexibility after drying | Hard | Hard | Hard |
Abbreviations: Ch, chitosan; Alg, alginate; Gel, gelatin; Glut, glutaraldehyde; SE, standard error.