KIT, RESIDUAL SPRAYING OF INSECTICIDE
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KIT, RESIDUAL SPRAYING OF INSECTICIDE
Definition
Equipment that allows insecticide to be sprayed while protecting the spraymen.
Used for insecticidal residual spraying against mosquitoes, houseflies, fleas, bedbugs and cockroaches.
Indications
SPRAYER
Each supply center supply a different sprayer for this kit i.e. OCA = HUDSON, MSF supply = SEMCO and MSF logistic = Birchmeier
- Made of acid resistant stainless steel
- Hand-compressed cylindrical sprayer (10 litre)
- Pressure: 25-55 psi
- Flat nozzle with spray angle of 80º
- Nozzle output: 760 ml/min
KIT
Kit supplied with personal protective equipment, repair set and safety manual.
Instructions for use
Give clear instructions to operators concerning storage, handling, protective equipment and cleaning after use.
This sprayer is intended for insecticides only.
Do not mix insecticides. It is essential to clean the sprayer thoroughly before introducing a insecticide which is different from the one used previously.
After each use, the nozzle should be cleaned carefully with the toothbrush that is included in the kit.
Handle and use insecticides carefully. They can be dangerous to health.
Appropriate vector control measures of proven efficacy must be implemented in all MSF projects located in malaria endemic zones. In open settings, vector control must be considered and planned with the help of specialists.
For advice on the specific application method, see the MSF guide "Public Health Engineering in Precarious Situations" and/or contact your technical department.
Caution, inadequate spraying can lead to resistance to insecticides.
For more detailed information and instructions see also the WHO Manual as well as "Public Health Engineering in Precarious Situations", MSF, 2nd edition, 2010:
- T.B. 7.10 Characteristics of public health pesticides
- T.B. 7.11 Understanding pesticides labels
- T.B. 7.12 Safe packaging, transport, storage and disposal of pesticides
- T.B. 7.13 Safe use of public health pesticides
- T.B. 7.14 Insecticide residual sprayer
- T.B. 7.15 Insecticide Residual Spraying Campaign
Precautions for Use
The use of an insecticide must be agreed by the local authorities (MoH).