Bioefficacy of Olyset (R) nets against mosquitoes in India
Autor(es): Ansari, MA; Sreehari, U; Razdan, RK; Mittal, PK
Resumo: Olyset (R) nets are highly effective in killing anopheline mosquitoes within 3 min of exposure, as evidenced in cone bioassay tests. These nets also showed their efficacy on other vector mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti and C-x. quinquefasciatus) at higher exposure periods. The efficacy remained at similar to 90% even after 20 washings at an interval of 24 h against Anopheles culicifacies and C-x. quinquefasciatus. Use of the nets inside the house also resulted in drastic reduction of daytime resting density of mosquitoes because of high repellency, excitorepellency, and killing action of the nets. Pilot studies are indicated to evaluate the impact of use of Olyset nets on vector-borne diseases, particularly malaria, and its cost-effectiveness in comparison to conventional indoor residual spraying.
Palavras-Chave: Olyset® net; Man-hour density, Killing action, Repellency action
Imprenta: Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, v. 22, n. 1, p. 102-106, 2006
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.2987/8756-971X(2006)22[102:BOONAM]2.0.CO;2
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Epidemiology ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2006
