The use of chemical methods for control of vectors is an important component in the integrated approach to control vectors. This page provides the links to guidance documents on indoor residual spraying (IRS) with insecticides to reduce transmission by reducing the survival of malaria vectors. It also provides guidance on fogging or space spraying by which flying mosquitoes are killed through contact with the insecticide in the air. However, this latter approach is of very limited use in malaria control programs.

Pesticides and their Application - For the control of vectors and pests of public health importance, 6th Edition, WHO/WHOPES, 2006

Frequently asked questions on DDT use for disease vector control, WHO, 2005

Questions fréquemment posées à propos de l'utilisation du DDT pour la lutte antivectorielle, WHO, 2005

WHO Position on DDT Use in Disease Vector Control Under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, WHO, 2004

Position de L'OMS sur l'utilisation de DDT pour la Lutte contre les Vecteurs de Maladies en Application de la Convention de Stockholm sur les Polluants Organiques Persistants, WHO, 2004

10 Things You Need to Know About DDT Use Under the Stockholm Convention, WHO/RBM, 2004

10 Points que Vous devez connaitre sur l'utilisation du DDT dans le cadre de la Convention de Stockholm, WHO/RBM, 2004

Decision-making for the Judicious Use of Insecticides - Facilitator's Guide, WHO/WHOPES, 2004, WHO/WHOPES, 2004

Malaria Vector Control - Decision-making Criteria and Procedures for Judicious Use of Insecticides, WHO/WHOPES, 2003

Manual for Indoor Residual Spraying - Application of Residual Sprays for Vector Control, WHO/WHOPES, 2003

Malaria Vector Control - Insecticides for Indoor Residual Spraying, WHO/WHOPES, 2001