Loss of protection with insecticide-treated nets against pyrethroid-resistant <it>Culex quinquefasciatus </it>mosquitoes once nets become holed: an experimental hut study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An important advantage of pyrethroid-treated nets over untreated nets is that once nets become worn or holed a pyrethroid treatment will normally restore protection. The capacity of pyrethroids to kill or irritate any mosquito that c...

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Main Authors: Irish SR, N'Guessan R, Boko PM, Metonnou C, Odjo A, Akogbeto M, Rowland M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/1/1/17