Insecticide of choice for sandfly ?
Ans. is 'a' i.e., DDT o Resistance to DDT has not been demonstrated in sandflieso A single application of DDT or lindane has been found effective in reducing sandflies,o DDT residue may remain effective for a period of 1 to 2 years and lindane only for a period of 3 months.Arthropods showing resistance to DDTArthropods showing no resistance to DDTo Houseflies (e.g., Musca domesticao Moquito (Culex, Anopheles, Aedes)o Flear(rat flea, Sand flea)o Lice (Pediculus capitis/corporis, Phthirus pubis)o Ticks & Miteso Sandltes (Phlebotomus)o Tsetse flies (Gluossianae)
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