1. Target Pest for Vector Control Campaign

Cockroach, fly, mosquito and rodent (for National Vector Control campaign in PRC).

Active season by pests:

Period Region in PRC American Cockroach House Fly House Mosquito House Rat 1 Peak Season Northern Region         Southern Region         2 NonPeak Season Northern Region         Southern Region

Remarks: H ; M ; L

2. Integrated Pest Management Approach

2.1 Highlights

	Routine check (or preliminary check for short term program) to potential harbourage of pest is an integral part of the pest management program particular for the most common vector pests found in outdoor environment ¨C cockroach, fly, mosquito and rodent.
	Prompt response to enquiry is a critical part in sustaining quality service especially in customer relationship between the health authority and the public.
	Precision treatment ¨C aims at localized infestations against specific pests that may occur from time to time; minimizes unnecessary contamination to other non-infested areas and the environment.
	Effective communication & cooperation ¨C in order to achieve good control result against vector pests, communication and cooperation between the health authority and the PCO are essential; moreover, education to the public by the health authority towards pest prevention issues is vital to sustain long term control.

2.2 Key Components of IPM Program for Large Scale Control Campaign

	Inspection / Monitoring (Pre-treatment / Post-treatment)
	Determination of infestation level
	Application of IPM strategies & tactics
	Evaluation and program update

2.3 Key Steps of IPM Program

	Pre-inspection to the entire covered region particular to ¡°high risk areas¡±.
	Identification of pest, pest damage and potential location for infestation.
	Review reasons for pest breeding, harbourage etc..
	Implementation of IPM application procedures (e.g. environment modification, chemical control etc.).
	Report with recommendations if necessary.
	Evaluation of treatments.
	Communication with the health authority.

4. Recent Projects

Zhuhai city and Shenshen city (Nanshan district) ¨C participating various ¡°Four Vector Pest Control¡± campaigns since late 2002 to early 2004 and met with the ¡°National Four Pest Eradication Standard¡± upon completion of the programs.