Anopheles mosquitoes are important vectors of malaria and lymphatic filariasis (LF), which
are major public health diseases in Nigeria. Malaria is caused by infection with a protozoan …

Introduction Culex quinquefasciatus is one of the most important carriers of human
pathogens. Using the insecticides is one of the most important methods of combating this …

Objective To assess the chemical composition and mosquito larvicidal potentials of essential
oils of locally sourced Pinus sylvestris (P. sylvestris) and Syzygium aromaticum (S …

Background Knowing the extent and spread of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors is
vital to successfully manage insecticide resistance in Africa. This information in the main …

Background Resistance monitoring is essential in ensuring the success of insecticide based
vector control programmes. This study was carried out to assess the susceptibility status of …

Malaria is a major public health challenge in Africa with Nigeria accounting for the highest
burden of the disease in the world. Vector control has proved to be a highly effective …

The emergence of insecticide resistance in A nopheles (D iptera: C ulicidae) mosquitoes
has great implications for malaria control in N igeria. This study aimed to determine the …

Pyrethroids and DDT are key insecticides in the control of malaria, yellow fever, and
lymphatic filariasis vectors. Knockdown and metabolic resistance mechanisms have been …

Background PermaNet® 3.0 is an insecticide synergist-combination long-lasting insecticidal
net designed to have increased efficacy against malaria vectors with metabolic resistance …

Objective To determine the larval habitats of mosquito fauna and possible impact of land
use/land cover changes on the epidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases in Osogbo …