The present study provided information on the susceptibility status of the adult and larvae of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. Bioassay tests were performed on adults and larvae by using WHO recommended concentrations and test kits. Adults of Ae. aegypti mosquitoes were exposed to test papers impregnated with Lambda-cyhalothrin (0.05%), Cyfluthrin (0.15%), Deltamethrin...

BACKGROUND Few data exist in Latin America concerning the association between organophosphate (OP) urinary metabolites and the consumption of fruits and vegetables and other exposure risk variables in schoolchildren. METHODS We collected samples of urine from 190 Chilean children aged 6-12 years, fruits and vegetables, water and soil from schools and homes, and sociodemographic data through a...

Due to the large quantities of pesticides extensively used and their impact on environment human health, a prompt reliable sensing technique could constitute an excellent tool for in-situ monitoring. With this aim, we have applied highly sensitive photonic biosensor based bimodal waveguide interferometer (BiMW) rapid, label-free, specific quantification fenitrothion (FN) directly in tap water s...