Is spraying for vector (mosquito) control considered a safe practice?
Yes. In recent years, scientific evidence has validated the safety of Indoor Residual Spraying, the application of long-acting insecticides including DDT on the walls and roofs of houses, public buildings and domestic animal shelters to kill malaria-carrying mosquitoes that land on these surfaces. However, there are places where such spraying is ineffective and should not be used. Integrated prevention, including training, insecticide-treated nets, symptom recognition and environmental management, are extremely effective in combating malaria.
