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This handbook provides guidelines on the identification of vectors that transmit diseases in emergencies and on the selection and use of chemicals to control vectors.

TitleEmergency vector control using chemicals : a handbook for relief workers
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsLacarin, CJ, Reed, RA
Edition2nd edition
Paginationxii, 122 p. : fig., tab.
Date Published2004-01-01
PublisherWater, Engineering and Development Centre, Loughborough University of Technology, WEDC
Place PublishedLoughborough, UK
ISBN Number1843800683
Keywordschemicals, emergency operations, guidelines, manuals, pesticides, sdieme, vector control
Abstract

This handbook provides guidelines on the identification of vectors that transmit diseases in emergencies and on the selection and use of chemicals to control vectors. Aimed at non-specialists such as logisticians, engineers and health workers, it also provides advice on planning an implementation programme.

NotesIncludes glossary and index 52 ref.
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