Behavioral interactions of bed bugs with long-lasting pyrethroid-treated bed nets: challenges for vector control
Abstract
Widespread vector control has been essential in reducing the global incidence and prevalence of malaria, despite now stalled progress. Long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) have historically been, and remain, one of the most commonly used vector control tools in the campaign against malaria. LLINs are effective only with proper use, adherence, retention and community adoption, which historically have relied on the successful control of secondary pests, including bed bugs. The emergence of pyrethroid-resistant bed bugs in malaria-endemic communities and failure to control infestations have been suggested to interfere with the effective use of LLINs. Therefore, the behavioral interactions of bed bugs with commonly used bed nets should be better understood.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Dec 26, 2022
- Source ID
- 10.1186/s13071-022-05613-z
Entities
People
- Christopher C. Hayes
- Coby Schal
Organizations
- National Science Foundation
- United States Army
- United States Department of Housing and Urban Development