EN 46-1:2005

Wood preservatives - Determination of the preventive action against Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) - Part 1: Larvicidial effect (Laboratory method) EN 46-1:2005

Publication date:   Dec 29, 2005

Scope

This document specifies a method for the determination of the preventive action of a wood preservative against recently hatched larvae of Hylotrupes bajulus (Linnaeus) when the preservative is applied as a surface treatment to wood.
This method is applicable to:
¾ water-insoluble chemicals which are being studied as active insecticides,
¾ organic formulations, as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates,
¾ organic water-dispersible formulations as supplied or as prepared in the laboratory by dilution of concentrates, and
¾ water-soluble materials, for example salts.
The method is applicable whether or not the test specimens have been subjected to appropriate ageing procedures.

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