Insecticide resistance status of Anopheles arabiensis in irrigated and non-irrigated areas in western Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malaria control in Kenya is based on case management and vector control using long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS). However, the development of insecticide resistance compromises the effectiveness of insecticide-based vector control programs. The use of pesticides for agricultural purposes has been implicated as one of the sources driving the selection of resistance. The current study was undertaken to assess the status and mechanism of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors in irrigated and non-irrigated areas with varying agrochemical use in western Kenya.

Methods

The study was carried out in 2018-2019 in Homa Bay County, western Kenya. The bioassay was performed on adults reared from larvae collected from irrigated and no

SUBMITTER: Orondo PW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8235622 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature