Manual for Indoor Residual Spraying: Application of Residual Sprays for Vector Control
To ensure the safe and correct application of a residual insecticide to indoor surfaces on which malaria vectors may rest. This manual is intended to serve as a model for developing relevant training manuals and procedures at the country level to ensure safe and effective use of insecticides in vector control programmes.
Capacity building
- Sub-categories Malaria
- Commodities
- Latest update 2002
- Version None
- Developed by WHO/OMS
- When to use To ensure the safe and correct application of a residual insecticide to indoor surfaces on which malaria vectors may rest. This manual is intended to serve as a model for developing relevant training manuals and procedures at the country level to ensure safe and effective use of insecticides in vector control programmes.
- Languages English
- Level of use Central, District, Regional
- Form PDF document, 2.2 MB
- Amount of training / TA required The tool could serve as the basis for a 2-day refresher training for implementers, but it is a stand-alone tool.
- Inputs & outputs Output: Comprehensive review of safety procedures for indoor residual spraying.
- Cost Free
- Advantages Good reference document for IRS team members prior to implementation.
- Limitations Focused on safety, less coverage of the logistics of actual spraying.
- Availability http://whqlibdoc.who.int/HQ/2000/WHO_CDS_WHOPES_GCDPP_2000.3.Rev.1.pdf
- Remarks For more information contact: Dr Morteza Zaim (WHO Pesticides Evaluation Scheme)
- Contact zaimm@who.int
- Submission date 2010-07-06 15:52:17