title: Vector control without chemicals: a public health perspective.
abstract: A public health perspective of vector control without pesticides discusses 2 scenarios, one where vector-borne disease is present and one where vector-borne disease is absent. The conclusion is that in situations where disease is present, particularly in epidemics, pesticides are necessary and there will be a requirement for pesticides into the future. Where disease is not present, nonchemical means of vector control may be a viable option.
authors.affiliation: Bureau of Entomology and Pest Control, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Jacksonville, FL 32231, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Mulrennan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006801:Humans; D007300:Insect Control / Q000379:methods*; D007303:Insect Vectors; D011634:Public Health