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. 2014 Sep 1;7:10.3402/gha.v7.24887. doi: 10.3402/gha.v7.24887

Table 3.

Known and used vector control tools of school teachers, parents, and principals participating in FGDs and interviews

Classification of vector control tool Known and used vector control tools
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