Integrated Vector Management (IVM) is a rational decision-making process for the optimal use of resources for vector control. It emphasizes a combination of methods (e.g., environmental management, biological control, chemical control, personal protection) tailored to local epidemiological and ecological contexts, with community participation and intersectoral collaboration. It moves away from reliance on a single method or exclusive chemical use, and considers all available tools and strategies in an integrated manner to achieve sustainable and effective vector control.
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