EVALUACIóN DE LOS PARáMETROS FISICOQUíMICOS DE PLAGUICIDAS UTILIZADOS EN SALUD PúBLICA

the active ingredient was quantified in pesticide products such as ficam w, aqua reslin super and t.m. fos 1%g by chromatographic methods and physical properties were determined to verify compliance of world health organization (who) specifications. additionally, the temephos content was compared with different trademarks of granular larvicides. bendiocarb, s-bioallethrin and temephos concentrations met the requirement. the results of physical properties were outside of who specifications for testing wettability, persistent foam and sieve. in the granular larvicides compared, only one of these had a temephos concentration below the reference limit. the quality evaluation of insecticides before their application is fundamental in vector control programs.