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28 août 2019
- doi: 10.4000/books.irdeditions.29088
- isbn: 9782709915236
- eisbn: 9782709925280
https://www.openedition.org/12554 , info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
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protection de l’écosystème méthode de lutte vecteur milieu aquatique onchocercose insecticide chimique Côte d’Ivoire Surveillance parasite larve insecticide biologique Environmental Studies NAT011000 RNKSujets proches
River blindness Robles' disease Onchocercosis Use ofCiter ce document
J-M. Hougard et al., « Blackfly control: what choices after onchocerciasis? », IRD Éditions, ID : 10.4000/books.irdeditions.29088
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Blackflies are reappearing in areas of West Africa where they used to be controlled with insecticides because they were vectors of the parasite Onchocerca volvulus. Even though they no longer transmit onchocerciasis in these areas they can hinder optimal land use through their biting behaviour. The authors discuss the problems associated with resuming the use of insecticides to control the blackfly and recommend that ground treatment be restricted to areas where it is likely to be effective on a continuing basis. In communities lacking technical and financial resources the only alternative consists of individual protection through the use of repellents or protective clothing.