An Emergency Control Procedure for Insecticide-Resistant Body Lice.

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Abstract:

An emergency control kit for resistant body lice has been found to work effectively for the fumigation of military uniforms. A plastic film is used to cover the clothing. A dosage rate of 40 to 50 Phostoxin pellets per 1000 cubic feet has been found to be effective in killing body lice in all stages, eggs and adults. It is anticipated that this kit will be procured and used only in the event that American ground forces are subjected to louse-borne diseases in an area where the currently used louse powders are ineffective. Author

Author(s):
Grothaus, R. H. ; Jackson, S. C. ; Batchelor, R. ; Keenan, W. L.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL MEDICAL FIELD RESEARCH LAB CAMP LEJEUNE NC
Descriptive Note:
Medical research progress rept. no. 5,
Supplementary Note:
Pub. as Naval Medical Field Research Lab. Volume 24, No. 7, April 1974. See also Volume 6, AD-777 616 and Volume 8, AD-778 145.
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Task Number(s):
MF51524009
Project Number(s):
MF51.524
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*LICE, *INSECT CONTROL, *INSECTICIDES, *PHOSPHINE, MILITARY PERSONNEL, NAVAL RESEARCH, DOSAGE, EMERGENCIES, KITS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Hygiene and Sanitation
Keyword(s):
Aluminum phosphide, Fumigation
Report Date:
1974 Apr 01