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19 October 2024 A scoping review to determine if adverse human health effects are associated with use of organophosphates for mosquito control
Zoe Tai, C. Roxanne Connelly, Suzanne Kuczynski Lange, Nicole Foley, Juan De Leon Rivera, Saul Lozano, Randall J. Nett
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Organophosphate insecticides are widely used for adult mosquito control. Although proven effective in reducing mosquito populations and limiting arbovirus transmission, public concern exists regarding potential human health effects associated with organophosphate exposure. The aim of this scoping review was to describe any reported human health conditions associated with organophosphates during their use for adult mosquito control in the United States and Canada. Original peer-reviewed articles published in English language journals from 1 January 2000 to 22 May 2024, were obtained by searching from the databases MEDLINE, EMBASE, Agricultural & Environmental Science Collection, CAB Abstracts, and Scopus. The search identified 6,154 screened articles. Following an independent review, 10 studies were identified that described human health conditions associated with organophosphate exposure during adult mosquito control applications. Of the 10 included studies, only two articles were published within the last 11 years (2013 to 22 May 2024). Three types of study design were represented in the included studies: cohort (n = 5), case study (n = 1), and risk assessment (n = 4). The included studies could not determine causality between exposure to adulticides and development of illness or adverse impacts. Exposure to organophosphates did not contribute to an observed increase in metabolic toxicity, hospitalization rates, or self-reported symptoms and exposure. The available and limited evidence indicates that organophosphates can be used safely to control nuisance mosquitoes or mosquitoes that transmit arboviruses. Continued research regarding the human health effects associated with organophosphate applications for adult mosquito control could help evaluate the basis of the public's concerns and inform public health decision-making.

Zoe Tai, C. Roxanne Connelly, Suzanne Kuczynski Lange, Nicole Foley, Juan De Leon Rivera, Saul Lozano, and Randall J. Nett "A scoping review to determine if adverse human health effects are associated with use of organophosphates for mosquito control," Journal of Medical Entomology 62(1), 8-18, (19 October 2024). https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjae130
Received: 16 July 2024; Accepted: 20 September 2024; Published: 19 October 2024
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KEYWORDS
adulticide
integrated mosquito management
malathion
naled
ultra-low volume
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