Use of pesticide for vector control approved

The district medical administration has claimed that the number of dengue fever victims in the district had shown a significant decline over the last two weeks.District Medical Officer N. Sreedhar told that only 15 persons had been diagnosed with dengue fever over the last two weeks, while the number was as high as 60 in the first three weeks of January. The meeting approved the use of Temefos pesticide for vector control in the mosquito-infested areas. "A study conducted in Vizhinjam and Kottukal found that the water stored in bathrooms is a breeding ground for the aedis mosquito. By using Temefos granules, this threat can be eliminated," Dr. Sreedhar said.The meeting was informed that the pesticide was safe and free from other health hazards.

The Hindu, 27th February 2009