This handbook provides guidelines on the identification of vectors that transmit diseases in emergencies and on the selection and use of chemicals to control vectors.
| Title | Emergency vector control using chemicals : a handbook for relief workers |
| Publication Type | Book |
| Year of Publication | 2004 |
| Authors | Lacarin, CJ, Reed, RA |
| Edition | 2nd edition |
| Pagination | xii, 122 p. : fig., tab. |
| Date Published | 2004-01-01 |
| Publisher | Water, Engineering and Development Centre, Loughborough University of Technology, WEDC |
| Place Published | Loughborough, UK |
| ISBN Number | 1843800683 |
| Keywords | chemicals, emergency operations, guidelines, manuals, pesticides, sdieme, vector control |
| Abstract | This handbook provides guidelines on the identification of vectors that transmit diseases in emergencies and on the selection and use of chemicals to control vectors. Aimed at non-specialists such as logisticians, engineers and health workers, it also provides advice on planning an implementation programme. |
| Notes | Includes glossary and index 52 ref. |
| Custom 1 | 245.3 |
