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.

Renforcement des capacités

  • Sous-catégories Paludisme
  • Commodities
  • Date de mise à jour 2002
  • Version None
  • Développé par WHO/OMS
  • Quand l'utiliser 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.
  • Langues Anglais
  • Niveau d'utilisation Central, District, Régional
  • Forme 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.
  • Coût Free
  • Advantages Good reference document for IRS team members prior to implementation.
  • Contraintes Focused on safety, less coverage of the logistics of actual spraying.
  • Disponibilité http://whqlibdoc.who.int/HQ/2000/WHO_CDS_WHOPES_GCDPP_2000.3.Rev.1.pdf
  • Remarques For more information contact: Dr Morteza Zaim (WHO Pesticides Evaluation Scheme)
  • Contact zaimm@who.int
  • Submission date 2010-07-06 15:52:17