The effect of repeated washing of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) on the feeding success and survival rates of <it>Anopheles gambiae</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Insecticide-treated nets protect users from mosquito bites, thereby preventing transmissions of mosquito borne pathogens. Repeated washing of nets removes insecticide on the netting rendering them ineffective within a short period. L...

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Main Authors: Ofulla Ayub V, Munga Stephen O, Atieli Francis K, Vulule John M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/9/1/304