Residual effects of field house spraying with Alé 10SC (Alphacypermethrin) in North Vietnam

ABSTRACT

Evaluation of effectiveness of house spraying with Ale 10SC/m2 in malaria mosquitoe prevention by testing bioassay and etomological indicators as well as side effects in the community in implemented area from 11/2003-11/2004 at Quyet Chien commune, Tan Lac District, Hoa Binh province shows that using Ale 10SC spraying with 30mm/m2 with 6 months of residual on wooden and brick wall and the mosquitoe death rate is 51.3-52.6%. Ale 10SC spraying decreased the density of An.minimus domestically daytime and seeking blood. Ale 10SC spraying with 30mg/m2 in malaria transmitted mosquitoes does not have side effects on people using it directly and the community