Chemical insecticides have been commonly used to control agricultural pests, termites, and biological vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks. However, the harmful impacts of toxic chemical insecticides on the environment, the development of resistance in pests and vectors towards chemical insecticides, and public concern have driven extensive research for alternatives, especially biological contr...

A insecticide is a chemical used to kill insects. Insect control can also include other materials such as repellents, oils, antifeedants and attractants. Ideally, an insecticide would effectively control any target insect ex­ posed to it and would be harmless to man and his domestic animals. It would also be readily available in necessary q u an t i t ie s , s tab le chem ica lly , n on inflamm...

background: the control of leishmaniasis, a tropical neglected disease, has been concern of iranian health authori­ties due to the increasing number of cases during the last two decades. the objective of this study was to determine del­tamethrine residue on the impregnated bed nets using hptlc technique in a leishmaniasis control program in iran. methods: during this experimental study, a total...