INSECTICIDE RESISTANCE MANAGEMENT FROM THEORY TO PRACTICE

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Reflecting on insecticide resistance

We have explored various aspects of insecticide resistance. Reflect on the following questions and share your answers in the comment section.

  • Do you think it is inevitable that a mosquito population will become resistant to an insecticide-based vector control intervention? Why have you come to that conclusion?

  • From what you have discovered so far, what do you think is the most important factor that could prevent a mosquito population becoming insecticide-resistant?