The objectives of this study were to provide a comprehensive review of the
risks and benefits of using adulticides to reduce risk of mosquito-borne disease
(particularly West Nile Virus) transmission to humans, as well as to decrease
annoyance from nuisance mosquitoes. The study was designed with two major
research components, including: 1) an extensive literature review to determine the
efficacy of adulticide use, the adverse effects of adulticide use, the impact of
mosquitoes on community livability, and the risks and benefits of pesticide use in
controlling mosquitoes; and 2) interviews with selected vector districts in seven
states to determine effective and ineffective practices in mosquito management.
This study has demonstrated that an integrated mosquito management program
may be beneficial in reducing risk of disease transmission and mosquito
annoyance when performed appropriately. The contribution of adulticiding to
reducing mosquito-borne disease transmission, however, is unknown. Research is
needed to: 1) further assess the ecological and human impacts of adulticides using
the dose and exposure rates realistic to an adulticide program; 2) gain an
understanding of the human and ecological impacts of aggregate and cumulative
exposures to pesticides, especially for special populations, such as children; and 3)
determine the contribution of adulticiding in interrupting or reducing the enzootic
amplification of arboviruses, as well as the transmission of WNV to humans. / Graduation date: 2004
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:ORGSU/oai:ir.library.oregonstate.edu:1957/30848 |
| Date | 26 April 2004 |
| Creators | Francis, Kristin A. |
| Contributors | Rossignol, Annette M. |
| Source Sets | Oregon State University |
| Language | en_US |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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