Comparative performances, under laboratory conditions, of seven pyrethroid insecticides used for impregnation of mosquito nets

Comparative performances, under laboratory conditions, of seven pyrethroid insecticides used for impregnation of mosquito nets

Objective: To compare the efficacy of seven pyrethroid insecticides for impregnation of mosquito nets, six currently recommended by WHO and one candidate (bifenthrin), under laboratory conditions. Methods: Tests were conducted using pyrethroid-susceptible and pyrethroid-resistant strains of Anophele...

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Main Authors: Hougard Jean-Marc, Duchon Stéphane, Darriet Frédéric, Zaim Morteza, Rogier Christophe, Guillet Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The World Health Organization 2003-01-01
Series:Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Subjects:
Pyrethrins
Insecticides, Botanical/toxicity
Anopheles
Culex
Bedding and linens
Insecticide resistance
Comparative study
Online Access:http://www.scielosp.org/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0042-96862003000500006

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