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National Situation Regarding DDT
Swaziland
1. Brief country profile
DDT-related Activity
Reported status Comments
DDT is produced
No2  
DDT is actually used in Disease Vector Control (i.e. IRS)
Yes2

DDT use is restricted to Malaria vector control in accordance with Part II of Annex B of Stockholm Convention.2

2005 GEF report indicates 6.000-7.000 kg/yr of DDT used for selective spraying.5

Reported DDT use in 2005: 7.538 kg a.i. 6.3

Reported DDT use in:
2006: 8 tons a.i.;
2007: 7 tons a.i.;
2008: 7 tons a.i.;
2009: 7 tons a.i. 6.5
DDT is imported
No data  
DDT is exported
No data  
Purchase/Use is regulated
No data  
DDT alternatives are used
Yes5 Synthetic pyrethroids are used in urban areas.5
Has a national vector control policy
No data  
IVM strategy is implemented
No data  
Hold usable stocks of DDT
No data  
Case Studies on DDT exist?
   

2. Country data sources

2 DDT Register
3 GEF-funded NIP Projects
5 GEF-funded Project on DDT
6.3 WHOPES Global Insecticide Use for Vector-Borne Disease Control - 3rd edition (2007)
6.5 WHOPES Global Insecticide Use for Vector-Borne Disease Control - A 10-Year Assessment (2000-2009) (Report 2011)
 

 

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18-Aug-2011