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Spraying Aircraft for Insects—Disinsection

International travelers should be advised that some countries require the spraying of the aircraft passenger compartment with insecticide while passengers are present, or require periodic applications of a residual insecticide. This practice, called disinsection, is used to prevent the importation of insects such as mosquitoes. While these recommended disinsection procedures have been determined to be safe by the World Health Organization, they can aggravate certain health conditions (e.g., allergies). The United States has not required disinsection of arriving aircraft since 1979.

Travelers who are interested in determining what disinsection procedures may be required by particular countries should be advised to see "Aircraft Disinsection Requirements", published by the Safety and Health Team of the U.S. Department of Transportation, at http://ostpxweb.dot.gov/policy/Safety Energy Env/disinsection.htm

— David Rogers


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