Bioefficacy of Cyfluthrin (Solfac EW050) Impregnated Bed-Nets Against Anopheles gambiae in Southern Cameroon

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2004

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

20

Series / Issue

Issue: 1

Pages

055-063

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Josiane Etang, Fabrice Chandre, Lucien Manga, Bernard Bouchite, Thierry Baldet, Pierre Guillet

 

Abstract

The bioefficacy of cyfluthrin-impregnated bed-nets was evaluated in the agro-industrial townof Mbandjock (southern Cameroon). The objectives were to assess the knockdown and mortality rates, theprotection against bloodfeeding mosquitoes, and the irritant effect of cyfluthrin (SOLFAC EW050)-impregnatedbed-nets against a susceptible strain of Anopheles gambiae. Polyester bed-nets were impregnated and distributedto inhabitants of Mbandjock for use, then nets were retreated after 6 months. The uptake of active...

Notes

Author(s) - Josiane Etang, Fabrice Chandre, Lucien Manga, Bernard Bouchite, Thierry Baldet, Pierre Guillet