The twin concepts of zooprophylaxis and the dilution effect originated with vector-borne
diseases (malaria), were driven forward by studies on Lyme borreliosis and have now …

Five species of invasive Aedes mosquitoes have recently become established in Europe:
Ae. albopictus, Ae. aegypti, Ae. japonicus japonicus, Ae. koreicus and Ae. atropalpus. These …

The application of the organophosphate larvicide temephos to water storage containers is
one of the most commonly employed dengue vector control methods. This systematic …

Background The yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti is essentially a container-inhabiting
species that is closely associated with urban areas. This species is a vector of human …

Background The larvicidal efficacy of the naturally derived insecticide spinosad, for control of
immature stages of Anopheles albimanus and associated culicids, was compared to that of …

Spinosad is a highly effective macrolide insecticide with a wide range of applications.
However, few studies have been reported on the effects of Spinosad on immune cells. The …

Background Car tires are important habitats for mosquito development because of the high
density populations they can harbor and their presence in urban settings. Water in …

Dengue and chikungunya are important arboviral infections in the Andaman Islands.
Competent vectors viz. Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are widely prevalent. The most …

To optimize their efficacy, some insecticides used for mosquito control are introduced into
aquatic ecosystems where mosquito larvae develop (marshes, ponds, sanitation devices) …

Malaria a mosquito-borne disease caused by Plasmodium remains to be a main global
burden despite concerted efforts to eliminate it. While diverse control strategies have been …