Table 3.
Classification of vector control tool | Known and used vector control tools |
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Environmental | Water jar lids/seals and water container lids |
management | Turn over water containers |
Wire screen | |
Changing of water | |
Remove breeding sites | |
Destroy unused containers | |
Bed net | |
Keeping house and surrounds clean | |
Ventilation | |
Fill water hole with soil | |
Chemical control | Temephos |
Mosquito coils and sticks | |
Fogging – at home and schools | |
Insecticide at home | |
Insecticide spraying by municipality in schools | |
Personal repellent | |
Biological control | Guppy fish |
Other methods identified | Education of students and public relations campaigns |
Posters about dengue prevention | |
Adding Kafir lime to drinking water | |
Electric racket |