Temperature affects insecticide efficacy against malaria vectors

(Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)) Ambient temperature has a marked effect on the toxicity of the most commonly used insecticides for malaria control, according to a study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). The results underline the need to evaluate the efficacy of these chemicals under real field conditions.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news