Seven microcapsule formulations and two polymer formulations of deet were tested on white rabbits for their repellency against the mosquito, Aedes aegypti. Two microcapsule formulations and one polymer formulation provided more than 80% protection for 12 hours. Results demonstrated that the protection period of deet can be extended through controlled-release techniques.
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