The rearing temperature of the immature stages can have a significant impact on the life- history traits and the ability of adult mosquitoes to transmit diseases. This review assessed …
TE Nkya, I Akhouayri, R Poupardin, B Batengana… - Malaria journal, 2014 - Springer
Background Resistance of mosquitoes to insecticides is a growing concern in Africa. Since only a few insecticides are used for public health and limited development of new molecules …
Introduction High coverage of conventional and long-lasting insecticide treated nets (ITNs and LLINs) in parts of E Africa are associated with reductions in local malaria burdens. Shifts …
TE Nkya, R Poupardin, F Laporte, I Akhouayri… - Parasites & vectors, 2014 - Springer
Background Resistance of mosquitoes to insecticides is mainly attributed to their adaptation to vector control interventions. Although pesticides used in agriculture have been frequently …
Background Unrestricted use of pesticides in agriculture is likely to increase insecticide resistance in mosquito vectors. Unfortunately, strategies for managing insecticide resistance …
The resistance to insecticides among insects, including mosquitoes and agricultural pests, and the impact of these compounds' environmental risks and health issues have motivated …
Background Malaria vector control in Tanzania is based on use of long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS), which both rely on the use of …
Mosquito-borne diseases are of major public health concerns, mainly in tropical countries. Control of these diseases is primarily achieved through mosquito control. One of the major …
Background To control malaria in Tanzania, two primary vector control interventions are being scaled up: long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying …