Chemical Pesticides Used Against Urban Pests in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Miri, Mehdi; Fakhraie, Mohsen; Garmsirinejad, Mehrdad; Feizabadi,  Pouria; Motazedi,  Niayesh; Khodabakhshi, Fateme; Shahrokh, Mohadese; Soltani, Aboozar

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Miri M, Fakhraie M, Garmsirinejad M, Feizabadi P, Motazedi N, Khodabakhshi F, et al . Chemical Pesticides Used Against Urban Pests in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. Journal title 2023; 2 (3) :15-21
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Chemical Pesticides Used Against Urban Pests in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

Mehdi Miri

, Mohsen Fakhraie

, Mehrdad Garmsirinejad

, Pouria Feizabadi

, Niayesh Motazedi

, Fateme Khodabakhshi

, Mohadese Shahrokh

, Aboozar Soltani

Student Research Committee, Department of Biology and Control of Disease Vectors, School of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran , pmiriu98@gmail.com

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Urban pests, including cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, termites, arachnids, and rodents, can adversely affect human life. They pose health risks by transmitting infectious diseases, psychological risks by causing discomfort, fear, and anxiety, and economic losses through property damage and pest control costs. Chemical pesticides remain one of the most widely applied management strategies. Due to the potential health and environmental risks associated with pesticide misuse, targeted and informed application of these chemicals is essential. This study aims to identify the most commonly used pesticides for urban pest control in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024 in the cities of Yasuj, Dehdasht, Gachsaran, Dena, Choram, Basht, and Landeh. Structured checklists were completed by pesticide sellers in 60 stores, selected from a list provided by the Agricultural Organization using an availability sampling method. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 18, where frequencies and percentages were calculated for qualitative variables, and means and standard deviations were reported for quantitative variables. The results showed that pesticides with various formulations, such as powders, sprays, aerosols, and poisoned baits, were reported from several chemical groups, with pyrethroids having the largest share (53%). At the compound level, cypermethrin (34%), tetramethrin (31%) and chlorpyrifos (30%) were the most sold and used, while acetamiprid had the lowest usage (3%). Pyrethroids were the most widely used pesticides in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, likely due to their lower toxicity, affordability, and availability compared to other classes. While pesticides remain the primary method of urban pest control in the region, their excessive or improper usage may pose health risks, especially for vulnerable groups, and contribute to pest resistance. Accordingly, training programs for pesticide vendors, pest control companies, and the public are recommended to promote safe and targeted application.

Keywords: Pesticide Vendors, Pest Control, Pyrethroids, Insecticides, Urban Pests

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Type of Study: Research | Subject: General
Received: 2025/06/29 | Accepted: 2025/09/17 | Published: 2025/10/8