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This manual provides practical information on all major disease vectors and pests: mosquitos and other biting Diptera, tsetse flies, triatomine bugs, bedbugs, fleas, lice, ticks, mites, cockroaches, houseflies, water fleas and freshwater snails.

TitleVector control : methods for use by individuals and communities
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1997
AuthorsRozendaal, JAR
Date Published1997-01-01
PublisherWorld Health Organization (WHO)
Place PublishedGeneva, Switzerland
ISBN Number9241544945
Keywordsaquatic snails, cyclops, diptera, insect control, insecticides, manuals, mosquitoes, pesticides, sdihyg, ticks, vector control
Abstract

This manual provides practical information on all major disease vectors and pests: mosquitos and other biting Diptera, tsetse flies, triatomine bugs, bedbugs, fleas, lice, ticks, mites, cockroaches, houseflies, water fleas and freshwater snails. For each group of vectors, information is provided on biology, public health importance and control measures. Chapters on house-spraying with residual insecticides and the safe use of pesticides are also included. It is intended for use by health workers and auxiliary staff working with people at district and community level, as well as for health planners, aid organizations and those working in refugee camps.

NotesIncludes references. - Subject index
Custom 1245.3

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