Monitoring of formulation and hazardous ingredients of residential insecticide which sold in Palembang

Abstract

The insect-borne disease is one of health problem. The high mortality and morbidity rates of disease mostly controlled on chemical insecticide. Precaution was needed on selecting the residential insecticides since it can also harm human. This study was to identify the formulation and active ingredients of residential insecticides. This was a descriptive study with an observational design. The sample used was all insecticides sold in location of Palembang Square Mall. Variables observed were the insecticides' forms, the insect targets, the active ingredients, and the class of toxicity. As conclusion, there were 57 type of insecticides and 14 type of active ingredients found in the location. Most insecticides were from liquid synthetic pyrethroid group, unfortunately categorized in the hazardous class. Further research is necessary to determined whether the insecticide already effects on human health.