Aircraft disinsection

Aircraft disinsection

Aircraft disinsection is a process of using insecticide on inbound international aircraft for insect and disease control. It was first used in the 1930s but it is being reduced because of the ill effects on passengers and crew. The insecticide used is specialized for aircraft and has low toxicity.

The countries that still require disinsection are
* Trinidad and Tobago (spraying while in flight)
* Barbados (residue treatment before passengers are boarded)
* Australia (as above)

In emergencies like a malaria or yellow fever outbreak it is also used when flying from those areas.


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