Global insecticide use for vector-borne disease control: a 10-year assessment (2000-2009) -- 5th Edition

Overview

This report provides an overview of the first 10 years of global insecticide use. A unique feature is the high coverage of reports from countries endemic for or at risk of major vector-borne diseases in WHO’s regions, including from the most populous countries with vector-borne disease control programmes. Trends and patterns in insecticide use are presented and discussed in the report.

The report is intended for use by national programmes in order to inform decisions about the use of insecticides to control vector-borne diseases; for information exchange and regional collaboration; and as a basis for managing chemicals. The target audience also covers regional and international organizations, civil society organizations and the pesticide industry. The information provided is expected to inform:

• international agreements on pesticides and toxic chemical substances;
• guidance on judicious, effective use and low-risk use of insecticides;
• guidance for the management of insecticide resistance;
• policy development and policy reform in relation to management of public- health pesticides at national, regional and global levels;
• investments in the development of alternative methods of vector control.