Effect of washing on the bioefficacy of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) against main malaria vector Anopheles stephensi by three bioassay methods

Background & objectives: The use of pyrethoid impregnated bednets is one of the main malaria vector control strategies worldwide. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the bioefficacy of bednets impregnated with various pyrethroids after repeated washings. Methods: The effectivenes...

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Main Authors: J. Rafinejad, H. Vatandoost, F. Nikpoor, M.R. Abai, M. Shaeghi, S. Duchen, F. Rafi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-05-01
Series:Journal of Vector Borne Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/452143.pdf