On 06/06/2006, at 4:58 AM, Dan Minette wrote:
Our only point of difference may be whether spraying the walls of a
house is
problematic. Debbie's post indicates that its effectiveness has been
documented, along with education and treatment of bedding. If it
is the
cheapest and easiest way to have an impact, then it should give the
biggest
bang for the buck right out of the gate. That's why I want it
included and
the first money available spent on it.
The problem is - who's doing the spraying, and who's monitoring the
use of the DDT. I'd far rather see it *painted* on in some form
(maybe an actual paint-like substance? Spruce up your house and fight
malaria! Strength through Interior Decoration!) , because as soon as
people get it in their heads that spraying it in the house is OK,
some muppet will make the leap back to "let's spray it outside" or
worse "let's spray it in the waterways" and we're back where we started.
Had long discussions with my boss about this when I worked in the
malaria lab at Imperial College.
Charlie
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