Use of Permethrin-treated Curtains for Control of Aedes aegypti, in the Philippines

摘要: An experimental study on the use of permethrin-treated curtains for control mosquito vectors dengue was conducted in two barangays Cebu city. These are highly endemic fever and fairly comparable relation to their populations economic levels. Sixty-five houses Barangay Labangon were included group while 65 Mabolo group. Treatment done after an entomological survey had been area at start study. No chemical intervention initial survey. Entomological surveys carried out both six months order determine changes vector density Results showed that there a drop larval indices groups, although significant greater percentage noted The results effectiveness as measure. This strategy should be given due consideration one major approaches eliminating DF/DHF vectors.