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. 1956;15(3-5):389–401.

The significance of insecticide-resistant strains

With special reference to pests of medical importance

J R Busvine
PMCID: PMC2538262  PMID: 13404427

Abstract

The author discusses the meaning of insecticide resistance and the manner in which it should be detected and measured. From some recent data he gives a number of examples of measurements of resistance in mosquitos of different species in various areas. He then proceeds to a speculative discussion on the way in which insecticide resistance arises, whether it can be prevented and overcome, its importance in the past and at present, and finally its future prospects.

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