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. 2019 May 23;2019(5):CD012688. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012688.pub2

3. WHO‐recommended insecticide products for treatment of mosquito nets for malaria vector control.

Insecticide Formulation Dosage (mg AI/m² of netting)
Alpha‐cypermethrin SC 10% 20–40
Cyfluthrin EW 5% 50
Deltamethrin SC 1%; WT 25%; and WT 25% + binder 15–25
Etofenprox EW 10% 200
Lambda‐cyhalothrin CS 2.5% 10–15
Permethrin EC 10% 200–500
ICON MAXX (long‐lasting lambda‐cyhalothrin formulation) CS 10% + binder 50–83

Abbreviations: AI: active ingredient; EC: emulsifiable concentrate; EW: emulsion, oil in water; CS: capsule suspension; SC: suspension concentrate; WT: water dispersible tablet; WHO: World Health Organization.
 Adapted from WHO 2014c.