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Large-scale spraying of bednets to control mosquito vectors and malaria in Sichuan, China.

Authors :
Huailu, Cheng
Wen, Yang
Source :
Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 1995, Vol. 73 Issue 3, p321-328. 8p. 11 Charts.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

Reports on the spraying of bednets owned by rural householders in Sichuan Province, China since 1987 with deltamethrin to control mosquito vectors and malaria. Indications of reductions in biting populations and survival of two vector species based on 1987-89 data; Mortality rate data based on extensive tests; Comparison of cases with control area.

Subjects

Subjects :
*MOSQUITO vectors
*MALARIA

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00429686
Volume :
73
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Bulletin of the World Health Organization
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9508180241