Integrated vector management : controlling vectors of malaria and other insect vector borne diseases /

Diseases transmitted by insects continue to have a major impact on human populations. Malaria, dengue, onchocerciasis, sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis all adversely affect man. Malaria is one of the most important causes of child mortality and reduces economic development in many countries, with...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Matthews, G. A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011.
Subjects:
Insects as carriers of disease > Integrated control.
Vector control.
Insect pests > Integrated control.
Insectes (Vecteurs de maladies) > Lutte intégrée contre.
Vecteurs de maladies > Lutte contre.
Insectes nuisibles > Lutte intégrée contre.
MEDICAL > Epidemiology.
MEDICAL > Health Risk Assessment.
Insect pests > Integrated control
Vector control
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Indoor residual spraying
  • Space treatment
  • Bed nets and treated clothing
  • Larviciding
  • Integrated vector management
  • Other insects: flies, cockroaches and bed bugs
  • Looking ahead.

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