The effect of repeated washing of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) on the feeding success and survival rates of <it>Anopheles gambiae</it>
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Insecticide-treated nets protect users from mosquito bites, thereby preventing transmissions of mosquito borne pathogens. Repeated washing of nets removes insecticide on the netting rendering them ineffective within a short period. L...
Main Authors: | Ofulla Ayub V, Munga Stephen O, Atieli Francis K, Vulule John M |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-10-01
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Series: | Malaria Journal |
Online Access: | http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/304 |
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