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Record Nr.

UNINA9910627292203321

Titolo

Biological and environmental control of disease vectors / / edited by M.M. Cameron and L.M. Lorenz

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxfordshire, U.K., : CABI, c2013

ISBN

9781789243796

1789243793

9781780643052

1780643055

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (217 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CameronM. M (Mary M.)

LorenzL. M (Lena M.)

Disciplina

363.7/8

Soggetti

Vector control - Biological control

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Control with arthropods -- Use of larvivorous fish in disease vectors -- The use of plants in vector control -- Control of disease vectors using fungi -- Vector control using semiochemicals -- House screening -- Sanitation & vector control -- Water management for disease vector control -- Integrated vector management -- Evidence required for adoption of new vector control methods in public health.

Sommario/riassunto

This title offers comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of non-insecticidal control. Non-insecticidal control measures for vectors of human disease are seeing a resurgence due to concerns over the rapid development and spread of insecticide resistance and environmental impacts. This is a highly topical subject. It covers the theory and practice of non-insecticidal control including the use of botanical biocides and insect-derived semiochemicals. It details the theory of how each method works. It provides examples of successful applications in the field, and recommendations for futu