TY - JOUR AU - Brogdon, William G. AU - McAllister, Janet C. T1 - Insecticide Resistance and Vector Control T2 - Emerging Infectious Disease journal PY - 1998 VL - 4 IS - 4 SP - 605 SN - 1080-6059 AB - Insecticide resistance has been a problem in all insect groups that serve as vectors of emerging diseases. Although mechanisms by which insecticides become less effective are similar across all vector taxa, each resistance problem is potentially unique and may involve a complex pattern of resistance foci. The main defense against resistance is close surveillance of the susceptibility of vector populations. We describe the mechanisms of insecticide resistance, as well as specific instances of resistance emergence worldwide, and discuss prospects for resistance management and priorities for detection and surveillance. KW - United States DO - 10.3201/eid0404.980410 UR - https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/4/4/98-0410_article ER - End of Reference