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BACKGROUND: Insecticide-treated nets have proven efficacy as a malaria-control tool in Africa. However, the transition from efficacy to effectiveness cannot be taken for granted.
Abdulla, S +23 more
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Sublethal effects of some botanical and chemical insecticides on the cotton whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Hem: Aleyrodidae) [PDF]
In addition to direct mortalities caused by acute concentrations of insecticides, some biological traits of target pests may be also affected by sublethal doses.
Fatemeh Jafarbeigi +2 more
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According to Article 12 of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005, EFSA has reviewed the maximum residue levels (MRLs) currently established at European level for the pesticide active substance spiromesifen.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) +30 more
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Accidental organophosphate poisoning: A case series of 2 pediatric coumaphos exposures
Introduction Pediatric organophosphate insecticide poisonings are rare in the United States, and life‐threatening toxicity is rarely seen. We report 2 accidental ingestions of the organophosphate insecticide coumaphos that resulted in life‐threatening ...
Justin A. Seltzer +12 more
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Inequalities in purchase of mosquito nets and willingness to pay for insecticide-treated nets in Nigeria: Challenges for malaria control interventions [PDF]
Objective: To explore the equity implications of insecticide-treated nets (ITN) distribution programmes that are based on user charges. Methods: A questionnaire was used to collect information on previous purchase of untreated nets and hypothetical ...
Hanson, K +11 more
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Insecticide-treated nets can reduce malaria transmission by mosquitoes which feed outdoors. [PDF]
Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) represent a powerful means for controlling malaria in Africa because the mosquito vectors feed primarily indoors at night.
Govella, Nicodem J +2 more
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Les pyréthrinoïdes sont des insecticides largement utilisés du fait de leur efficacité et de leur relative sécurité chez l'homme. Les intoxications mortelles liées à ces agents restent exceptionnelles.
Younés Aissaoui +3 more
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Think Yellow and Keep Green—Role of Sulfanes from Garlic in Agriculture
Reactive sulfur species from garlic have long been renowned for their health benefits and antimicrobial properties. In agriculture the subject matter is now gathering momentum in the search for new bio-pesticides to addressing emerging environmental ...
Awais Anwar +4 more
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Reduced efficacy of insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying for malaria control in pyrethroid resistance area, Benin. [PDF]
The pyrethroid knockdown resistance gene (kdr) has become widespread in Anopheles gambiae in West Africa. A trial to test the continuing efficacy of insecticide-treated nets (ITN) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) was undertaken in experimental huts at ...
Mark Rowland +7 more
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