Integrated Vector Management: Controlling Vectors of Malaria and Other Insect Vector Borne Diseases

by Graham Matthews

Diseases transmitted by insects continue to have a major impact on human populations. Malaria, dengue, onchocerciasis, sleeping sickness and leishmaniasis all adversely affect man. Malaria is one of the most important causes of child mortality and reduces economic development in many countries, with agricultural productivity often greatly reduced, as many vectors are active in the wet season favourable for crop production. Vector control is crucial...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470659661
• ISBN13: 9780470659663
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.7"