[Review of the methods of control of pathogenetic arthropods of medical and veterinary importance].

Chemical and biological methods of the title arthropod pests control, during the past 1985-1989, have been reviewed. Among insecticides the chlorinated hydrocarbons, organophosphorous compounds, carbamates and particularly pyrethroids played still the outstanding role. Juvenoids, chitin synthesis inhibitors and semi-chemicals such as pheromones and feeding deterrents were discussed. WHO recommended insecticides for mosquito, housefly, cockroach Pharaoh's ant, flea, and bedbug control in Poland have been listed. Some biological methods applied against agricultural pests were mentioned.