USING CHEMICALS TO CONTROL MOSQUITOES IN THE 21ST CENTURY: SOME OBSERVATIONS AND CHALLENGES IN THE U.S. AND AUSTRALIA

Abstract

This opinion paper was written at the editor’s invitation to provide insights on the use of chemicals for mosquito control. Because this topic is of international significance, mosquito control workers from several locations in the U.S. and Australia are included as co-authors, including an industry representative. The categories addressed include geographical differences, public perceptions, toolbox challenges, regulations, resistance, exotic vectors/pathogens, along with looking to the future. This paper will benefit the readers by demonstrating how these topics of importance to mosquito control are viewed in several diverse geographic locations.