Emerg Infect DiseidEmerging Infectious Diseases1080-60401080-6059Centers for Disease Control112662902631680Research ArticlePesticides and public health: integrated methods of mosquito management.RoseR. I.Bob.I.Rose@usda.govU.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC, USA.Jan-Feb2001711723

Pesticides have a role in public health as part of sustainable integrated mosquito management. Other components of such management include surveillance, source reduction or prevention, biological control, repellents, traps, and pesticide-resistance management. We assess the future use of mosquito control pesticides in view of niche markets, incentives for new product development, Environmental Protection Agency registration, the Food Quality Protection Act, and improved pest management strategies for mosquito control.