Vektorintorjunta
Vektorintorjunta refers to the control of vectors, which are organisms that transmit diseases between humans or from animals to humans. These vectors are typically arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and flies, but can also include rodents. The primary goal of vektorintorjunta is to reduce or eliminate the transmission of vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue fever, Lyme disease, and plague.
Methods of vektorintorjunta can be broadly categorized into chemical, biological, and environmental approaches. Chemical control involves
Integrated Vector Management (IVM) is a strategy that combines multiple control methods in a coordinated manner.