Material properties determining insecticidal activity of activated carbon on the pharaoh ant (Monomorium pharaonis)

Non-toxic and environmentally friendly insecticidal powders have grown in popularity as pest control products to substitute traditional pesticide-based methods. The pharaoh ant is an ideal test species for insecticidal dusts and it is an indoor pest, mostly found in heated buildings where it can pose severe risks because of its ability to destroy electrical equipment and transfer diseases in hospitals. The use of commercially available activated...