An innovative ecohealth intervention for Chagas disease vector control in Yucatan, Mexico

Conclusions
This ecohealth approach may represent a valuable alternative to vertically-organized insecticide spraying. Further evaluation may confirm that it is sustainable and provides effective control (in the sense of limiting infestation of human dwellings and vector/human contacts) of intrusive triatomines in the region.

Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - January 20, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Waleckx, E., Camara-Mejia, J., Ramirez-Sierra, M. J., Cruz-Chan, V., Rosado-Vallado, M., Vazquez-Narvaez, S., Najera-Vazquez, R., Gourbiere, S., Dumonteil, E. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research