METHOD FOR THE EVALUATION OF THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF INSECTICIDAL
AEROSOL AS CONTACT AND RESIDUAL
INSECTICIDES : PLYWOOD PLAQUE METHOD
1.1 This Malaysian Standard prescribes the method for evaluation of the effectiveness of
insecticidal aerosol as contact and residual insecticides against cockroaches.
1.2 This method provides a satisfactory means of determining the relative efficacy of aerosol
formulations.
1.3 As a biological test, it is subject to the variation that accompany the reactions of living
organisms. It should be employed under close supervision of personnel familiar with biological
testing of insecticides.
1.4 In order to measure the effectiveness with reasonable tolerance, the test is run in
conjunction with standard insecticidal aerosol.
