Decol - A new general disinfectant effective for controlling secondary pebrine contamination in silkworm crops

[摘要]  In sericulture certain general disinfectants are available in the market via; Formalin, Bleachingpowder, Chlorine dioxide etc which are having certain disadvantages like corrosiveness, non-acceptable odour, irritation to eyes and throat, carcinogenicity and user non friendliness. DECOL, a new wide spectrum general disinfectant has been formulated by SSTL, Kodathi, Bangalore with certain phenolic derivatives based on their biocidal properties along with surfactant, solvent and water as a diluent which has certain advantages over existing disinfectants. Decol is non corrosive to metals and alloys, pleasant and acceptable odour, safe to theuser and to theenvironment, bio-degradable, economical and cost effective. Keeping in view, the above field problems, Decol has been tested in the laboratory in simulated conditions and found very effective in controlling secondary pebrine contamination in silkworm crops. Decol was tested and certified as safe to use in sericulture by Industrial Toxicology Research Centre (ITRC), CSIR, Lucknow, UP, Govt. of India

[学科分类] 昆虫学

[关键词] Disinfectant;Silkworm diseases;Hygiene;Decol