Alternative insecticides: an urgent need

被引:205
|
作者
Zaim, M [1 ]
Guillet, P [1 ]
机构
[1] World Hlth Org, CH-1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland
关键词
D O I
10.1016/S1471-4922(01)02220-6
中图分类号
R38 [医学寄生虫学]; Q [生物科学];
学科分类号
07 ; 0710 ; 09 ; 100103 ;
摘要
Most insecticides used against pests and vectors of human disease (e.g. fleas, flies and mosquitoes) are spin-offs from agrochemical research and development. The arsenal of safe and cost-effective public health insecticides is being depleted by restrictions for various reasons (e.g. insecticide resistance, unacceptable side effects and non re-registration) and the number of new products launched is dwindling. Mobilizing public resources and establishment of partnerships to support research and development of public health insecticides is crucial in the post-DDT and post-pyrethroid era.
引用
收藏
页码:161 / 163
页数:3
相关论文
共 50 条