Drawbacks to Adult Intervention Strategies
All of these strategies leave eggs and larvae viable to grow and replenish the adult population.
| Strategy: | Drawback: |
|---|---|
| Placing screens on doors and windows | Costly, requires maintenance, only works when you are inside |
| Covering beds with nets | Affordable and helpful, but only while you are in bed |
| Wearing clothing that reduces mosquito bites | Hard to block all bites, uncomfortable in hot weather |
| Using repellents like DEET | Repellents are toxic, require re-application |
| Using traps to catch female mosquitoes | Costly, complicated, and not efficient |
| Spraying insecticide to kill adult mosquitoes | Environmental and health impact, not completely effective |