The impact of Fenitrothion (OMS 431) spraying on malaria prevalence in an area of India with Anopheles culicifacies resistant to DDT, Lindane and malathion.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1983

Original Publication

Mosquito News

Volume

43

Series / Issue

Issue: 4

Pages

484-489

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Pujara, P. K. and K. G. Samnotra.

 

Abstract

There was a resurgence of malaria in India following resistance of the vector to DDT, Lindane and malathion and an alternative insecticide was sought to meet emergency cases. A large field trail was carried out to determine the impact of a single application of fenitrothion at 2 g/m2 in a triple resistant area of Gujarat State, India. The results showed that the residual effect lasted for over three months and that fumigant action lasted for 71 days after spraying, bringing about a decrease in malaria prevalence.

Notes

Author(s) - Pujara, P. K. and K. G. Samnotra.