EFEKTIVITAS KELAMBU BERINSEKTISIDA DALAM PENGENDALIAN VEKTOR MALARIA DI INDONESIA

Malaria is still a health problem in several parts of Indonesia. National malaria elimination is targeted at 2030. One of the programs carried out by the government in malaria control to achieve elimination is the mass distribution and use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets. The use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets is one of the efforts to reduce malaria cases through vector control. Insecticide mosquito nets are recommended as a strategic step to break the chain of malaria transmission because the insecticide content in the treated fibers can kill mosquitoes. The data used in this paper is data on the percentage of mosquito mortality from the efficacy test of insecticide-treated mosquito nets to see the killing power of mosquito nets which is then used to assess the effectiveness of mosquito nets in vector control. The data were obtained from scientific studies of articles published in scientific journals. From the data collected, it is known that some insecticide-treated mosquito nets used by the community are effective in vector control, but some are no longer effective. The best period for using mosquito nets is less than 6 months by paying attention to the proper washing method so that insecticide-treated mosquito nets are still effective.

Design principles of insecticides for medical disinsection using diatomutes and marshalites

Insecticidal properties of diatom and marshalite powders are known, but similar properties of siliceous marshalite and quartz-aleuropelite rocks have not been studied. We have studied the insecticide content of powders from certain breeds for adult red cockroaches Blattella germanica L. and bed bugs Cimex lectularius L. All the samples studied by us had different insecticidal activity. This is very important to take into account for specialists who want to develop and further produce an insecticide based on diatom powders. Before starting work, the insecticidal activity of samples from each deposit should be determined.

Evaluation of the Durability of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets in Guatemala

Background. Insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) are widely used for the prevention and control of malaria. In Guatemala, since 2006, ITNs have been distributed free of charge in the highest risk malaria-endemic areas and constitute one of the primary vector control measures in the country. Despite relying on ITNs for almost 15 years, there is a lack of data to inform the timely replacement of ITNs whose effectiveness becomes diminished by routine use. Methods. We assessed the survivorship, physical integrity, insecticide content and bio-efficacy of ITNs through cross-sectional surveys conducted at 18, 24 and 32 months after a 2012 distribution of PermaNet® 2.0 in a malaria focus in Guatemala. A total of 988 ITNs were analyzed (290 at 18 months, 349 at 24 months and 349 at 32 months). Results. The functional survivorship of bednets decreased over time, from 92% at 18 months, to 81% at 24 months and 69% at 32 months. Independent of the time of the survey, less than 80% of the bednets that were still present in the household were reported to have been used the night before. Most of the bednets had been washed at least once (88% at 18 months, 92% at 24 months and 96% at 32 months). The proportion of bednets categorized as “in good condition” per WHO guidelines of the total hole surface area, diminished from 77% at 18 months to 58% at 32 months. The portion of ITNs with deltamethrin concentration less than 10mg/m2 increased over time (14% at 18 months, 23% at 24 months, and 35% at 32 months). Among the bednets for which bioassays were conducted, the percentage that met WHO criteria for efficacy dropped from 90% at 18 months to 52% at 32 months. Conclusion. While our assessment demonstrated that nets were in relatively good physical condition over time, the combination of declining bio-efficacy over time and low use rates limited the overall effectiveness of the LLINs. Efforts to encourage the community to retain, use, and properly care for the LLINs may improve their impact. Durability assessments should be included in future campaigns.

EVALUATION OF THE DURABILITY OF LONG-LASTING INSECTICIDAL NETS IN GUATEMALA

Background. Insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) are widely used for the prevention and control of malaria. In Guatemala, since 2006, ITNs have been distributed free of charge in the highest risk malaria-endemic areas and constitute one of the primary vector control measures in the country. Despite relying on ITNs for almost 15 years, there is a lack of data to inform the timely replacement of ITNs whose effectiveness becomes diminished by routine use. Methods. We assessed the survivorship, physical integrity, insecticide content and bio-efficacy of ITNs through cross-sectional surveys conducted at 18, 24 and 32 months after a 2012 distribution of PermaNet (R) 2.0 in a malaria focus in Guatemala. A total of 988 ITNs were analyzed (290 at 18 months, 349 at 24 months and 349 at 32 months). Results. The functional survivorship of bednets decreased over time, from 92% at 18 months, to 81% at 24 months and 69% at 32 months. Independent of the time of the survey, less than 80% of the bednets that were still present in the household were reported to have been used the night before. Most of the bednets had been washed at least once (88% at 18 months, 92% at 24 months and 96% at 32 months). The proportion of bednets categorized as in ″good condition″ per WHO guidelines of the total hole surface area, diminished from 77% at 18 months to 58% at 32 months. The portion of ITNs with deltamethrin concentration less than 10mg/m2 increased over time (14% at 18 months, 23% at 24 months, and 35% at 32 months). Among the bednets for which bioassays were conducted, the percentage that met WHO criteria for efficacy dropped from 90% at 18 months to 52% at 32 months. Conclusion. While our assessment demonstrated that nets were in relatively good physical condition over time, the combination of declining bio-efficacy over time and low use rates limited the overall effectiveness of the LLINs. Efforts to encourage the community to retain, use, and properly care for the LLINs may improve their impact. Durability assessments should be included in future campaigns.

HUBUNGAN WAKTU PENYEMPROTAN PESTISIDA SEBELUM PANEN TERHADAP RESIDU PROFENOFOS DAN KARAKTERISTIK MUTU SAWI PAKCOY (Brassica rapa L)

This research aims to 1) to know the correlation of different pesticide spraying time before harvest to the residual level of profenofos on the mustard pakcoy, 2) knowing the tendency of the relationship of different pesticide spraying time before harvest to the decrease of residual insecticidal content of profenofos and the quality characteristic of the mustard pakcoy. This research uses regression and correlation analysis, the factors used are the last spraying time 0 days, 2 days, 4 days, 6 days, 8 days, 10 days, before harvest. Each treatment was group in to 3 to obtain 18 experimental units. The parameters observed were the residual insecticide content of profenofos, pakcoy mustard characteristics and the relationship between the use of pesticide with the time interval of spraying on the residual content and the characteristics of the pakcoy. The results showed that the time of spraying before harvest was related to the residue of profenofos on the mustard pakcoy with treatment 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 days before harvest 0.001860 mg / kg, 0.000615 mg / kg, 0.000511 mg / kg, 0.000394 mg / kg, 0.000279 mg / kg, and 0.000270 mg / kg. quality evaluation results with yellowish green to green color criteria, freshness of light and slightly damaged 1.6 to 3.75 (very damaged-undamaged). The result of correlation between the use of pesticide with the time of spraying on the residual insecticide content of profenofos and the characteristics of the quality of pakcoy mustard with the correlation coefficient value of 0.80 to the residual content, 0.96 to the color, 0.88 to freshness, and 0.97 to the damage value. Keywords: Brassica rapa L, time of pesticide spraying, profenofos and residue

An Analysis of Variation of Insecticide Residues in Landlocked Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)

High variation in yearly samples of insecticide residues found in landlocked salmon from Sebago Lake, Maine, has necessitated an evaluation of sampling methods and an investigation of causes of variation. A sample of 59 male salmon, composed of ages III+, IV+, and V+, and representing fish in poor and good body condition was collected from a spawning run in the fall of 1967 and analyzed for DDT, DDD, DDE, dieldrin, and fat content. Levels of insecticide residues were found to be highly dependent on age and fat content. DDD and DDE increased with age and fat content, and dieldrin increased with fat content. Age and fat content were interdependent in their effects on DDT levels. DDT was significantly higher in high-fat than in low-fat fish at ages III+ and IV+ but not at age V+, showing a decrease with age among fish with high fat content and remaining constant with age among fish with low fat content. It is recommended that completely random selection of fish for insecticide analyses be abandoned in favor of stratification by sex, age, and fatness. Some of the possible causes of variation in insecticide content of salmon are discussed.