The effective and eco-friendly control of Anopheles vectors plays a key role in any malaria
management program. Integrated Vector Management (IVM) suggests making use of the full …

Simple Summary Mosquitoes are the carrier of pathogens that cause common human
diseases such as malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, yellow fever, Zika, and West Nile. The use …

Vector control using long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS)
accounts for most of the malaria burden reductions achieved recently in low and middle …

Background As many countries aim to eliminate malaria, use of comprehensive approaches
targeting the mosquito vector and environment are needed. Integrated malaria prevention …

Background New vector control tools are required to sustain the fight against malaria. Lethal
house lures, which target mosquitoes as they attempt to enter houses to blood feed, are one …

Genetic modification for the control of mosquitoes is frequently touted as a solution for a
variety of vector-borne diseases. There has been some success using non-insecticidal …

Background Long-lasting insecticide-treated nets and indoor residual spraying protect
against indoor-biting and indoor-resting mosquitoes but are largely ineffective for early …

Chemical insecticides are the mainstay of contemporary control of human disease vectors.
However, the spread of insecticide resistance and the emergence of new disease threats …

Background Ivermectin is a potential new vector control tool to reduce malaria transmission.
Mosquitoes feeding on a bloodmeal containing ivermectin have a reduced lifespan …

Residual malaria transmission can persist despite high coverage with effective long-lasting
insecticidal nets (LLINs) and/or indoor residual spraying (IRS), because many vector …