Laboratory Evaluation of Dibenz (b,t)-1,4-0xazepine for the Protection of Nylon Tapes against Rodents Attack

  • M. J. Mendki Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • Dr Prakash Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • P. K. Gutch Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • R. C. Malhotra Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • K. M. Rao Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
  • Jagat Singh Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment, Agra
  • I. Hussain Aerial Delivery Research & Development Establishment, Agra
Keywords: Insecticides, Aircraft arresters, Deltamethrin, UV resistant nylon tapes

Abstract

The efficacy of dibenz (b,f)-1 ,4-oxazepine (CR), a potent sensory irritant and deltarnethrin a wellknown insecticide, in providing protection to the multi-element nylon tapes, used as aircraft arresters at airports have been evaluated. The results obtained indicate that 5 per cent CR-admixed UV resistant nylon tapes got adequate protection against attacks from wild type laboratory bred Rattus rattus for up to 160 days. CR treatment was found to be water wash resistant against 7, 30 and 60 days protection
offered by 3, 4 and 5 per cent deltarnethrin, respectively.

Author Biographies

M. J. Mendki, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
Mr MJ Mendki obtained his MSc (Zoology) from North Maharashtra University in 1997. He joined DRDO at the Defence Research & Development Establishment (DRDE), Gwalior, in 1990. His areas of research include: medical entomology, insect toxicology, neuroanatomy, electrophysiology and pheromones. He has published several papers in national/international journals. He has one patent to his credit.
Dr Prakash, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
Dr Shri Prakash obtained his PhD from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, in 1984. He joined DRDO at DRDE in 1971. His areas of research include: medical entomology, insect toxicology, neuroanatomy, electrophysiology and pheromones. He has published 40 papers in national/international journals and also has few patents to his credit.
P. K. Gutch, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
Dr PK Gutch received his PhD (Organic Chemistry) from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, in 1997. He joined DRDO at DRDE, Gwalior, in 1984. His areas of research include: process development, structue activity relationship of various tear gas compounds, such as CR, CS and CN related to defence applications. At present, he is working on polymer synthesis. He has published 12 papers in national/ international journals and has one patent to his credit.
R. C. Malhotra, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
Dr RC Malhotra obtained his PhD (Organic Chemistry) from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. He joined DRDE, Gwalior, in 1969. Presently, he is working on the synthesis, chemical analysis, process development, destruction and decontamination of lethal, non-lethal compounds and semiochemicals. He has published 35 papers in national/international journals. He was honoured with the DRDO Scientist of the year Award ( 1996) in basic sciences for its outstanding contributions.
K. M. Rao, Defence Research & Development Establishment, Gwalior
Mr KM Rao joined DRDO in 1968. Presently, he is working as Associate Director and heading Entomology Division at DRDE, Gwalior. He has published 70 papers in national/international journals and has 12 patents to his credit. He is the recipient of VASVIK Industrial Research Award.

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Published
2013-01-01
How to Cite
Mendki, M., Prakash, D., Gutch, P., Malhotra, R., Rao, K., Singh, J., & Hussain, I. (2013). Laboratory Evaluation of Dibenz (b,t)-1,4-0xazepine for the Protection of Nylon Tapes against Rodents Attack. Defence Science Journal, 50(1), 59-62. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.50.3348
Section
Biomedical Sciences