Space spraying against vectors and pests
Guidelines provide information on risk assessment procedures and criteria for efficacy testing and evaluation of space spraying against vectors and pests including for aircraft disinsection. Access to a list of appropriate insecticides is provided.
Relevant tools
Below is a list of tools relevant for implementing this topic :
- WHO - Prequalified Lists: Vector control products [accessed 2022]
- WHO - Generic risk assessment model for indoor and outdoor space spraying of insecticides: Second edition [2018]
- WHO - Guidelines for testing the efficacy of insecticide products used in aircrafts [2012]
- WHO - Guidelines for efficacy testing of insecticides for indoor and outdoor ground-applied space spray applications [2009]
- WHO - Space spray application of insecticides for vector and public health pest control [2003]
- WHO - Environmental Health Criteria 243: Aircraft disinsection insecticides [2013]
- WHO - Guidelines for efficacy testing of spatial repellents [2013]
- WHO - Protecting the health and safety of workers in emergency vector control of Aedes mosquitoes. Interim guidance for vector control and health workers [2016]