A survey on the resistance of Vietnam fleas to some insecticides.
10.3347/kjp.1974.12.1.1
- Author:
Yong Tae YUM
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
parasitology-arthropoda-flea-Xenopsylla cheopis;
resistance;
Vietnam;
DDT;
dieldrin;
diazinon;
lindane;
malathion
- From:The Korean Journal of Parasitology
1974;12(1):1-7
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
The results of the tests carried out in 1971 strongly suggested that a considerable portion of the flea population in MR 2 had developed resistance not only against DDT but also malathion and dieldrin. There is also the possibility of the fleas developing a resistance to diazinon and lindane. Thus careful consideration should be given to the continuous use of diazinon. In areas where fleas had developed a resistance to malathion, further tests should be conducted continuously to confirm the possible development of resistance. Other insecticides which have not been used in Vietnam for any purpose should be ready to be substituted, if the development of resistance is confirmed.
