Development of an insecticide impregnated polymer wall lining for malaria vector control

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Authors

Sibanda, Mthokozisi Mayibongwe
Focke, Walter Wilhelm

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BioMed Central

Abstract

This study explored the effectiveness of inexpensive monofilament mesh linings produced by extruding insecticide impregnated polyethylene and poly(ethyleneco-vinyl acetate) (EVA) directly into a net format.

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From Challanges in malaria research: Core science and innovation Oxford, UK. 22-24 September 2014

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Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), Malaria control, Insecticides, World Health Organization (WHO), Monofilament mesh linings

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Sibanda, M and Focke, W 2014, 'Development of an insecticide impregnated polymer wall lining for malaria vector control', Malaria Journal, vol. 13, suppl. 1, P80.