Water use practices limit the effectiveness of a temephos-based Aedes aegypti larval control program in Northern Argentina.

• Main Authors: Fernando M Garelli (Author), Manuel O Espinosa (Author), Diego Weinberg (Author), María A Trinelli (Author), Ricardo E Gürtler (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2011-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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A five-year citywide control program based on regular application of temephos significantly reduced Aedes aegypti larval indices but failed to maintain them below target levels in Clorinda, northern Argentina. Incomplete surveillance coverage and reduced residuality of temephos were held as the main...