Phlebotomus argentipes is killed by -: (A) Malathion, (B) DDT, (C) BHC, (D) Pyrethium
Answer is B. Phlebotomus argentipes is sandflies species and it is effectively killed by a single application of DDT1-2gm/sq.meter and it may remain effective for a period of 1 to 2 years. Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 25th Edition, Pg 844