Funded Programs

The Impact of Slow Release Insecticide Treated Paint on the Resting Behaviors and Survival of Endophilic Disease Vectors: A Proof of Concept Study in Preparation of Field-based Investigations.

Emory College and the Rollins School of Public Health are collaborating with the CDC, the University of Copenhagen, the Centre for Research in Medical Entomology in India, and the University of Buenos Aires on a project that will develop and assess a line of slow release insecticide treated paint (ITP) formulations for effective control of vector-borne diseases. For several years, ITPs have been commerically available in high-income countries for use against nuisance pests, however, its effectiveness against entomological or other indicators has never been studied in detail. This project will examine the role ITP formulations might play in low- and middle-income countries if adapted for use against endophilic disease vectors. The first phase of the project will involve a laboratory study to determine if a line of newly developed ITP formulations has a dose-related impact on the resting behavior and survival of disease vectors. The second phase will include a series of small-scale field studies to detemine the applicability, effect, acceptability, and cost of the ITP formulations in low- and middle-income countries with priority in India, Mali, and Argentina. Should additional funding be secured, project investigators will conduct a third phase involving a large-scale randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness and safety of the ITP formulations.

For more information, contact:
Uriel Kitron
Professor /Chair
Emory University
ukitron@emory.edu