Biotic interactions involving mosquito larvae are context dependent, with effects of
interactions on populations altered by ecological conditions. Relative impacts of competition …

Over many decades, malaria elimination has been considered to be one of the most
ambitious goals of the international community. Vector control is a cornerstone in malaria …

This study examined the larval breeding habitat of a major South American malaria vector,
Anopheles darlingi, in areas with varying degrees of ecologic alteration in the Peruvian …

Background Biological control methods are once again being given much research focus for
malaria vector control. This is largely due to the emerging threat of strong resistance to …

Background Anthropogenic land use changes have contributed considerably to the rise of
emerging and re-emerging mosquito-borne diseases. These diseases appear to be …

Background Adult female Anopheles mosquitoes can transmit Plasmodium parasites that
cause malaria. Some fish species eat mosquito larvae and pupae. In disease control policy …

Habitat complexity describes a wide array of spatial distribution patterns of physical
structures in habitats. It affects aquatic ecosystems on multiple levels from individuals (eg …

Mosquito-borne diseases, including malaria are undergoing a global resurgence [1-7]. The
factors responsible for the re-emergence are very complex, and management requires …

Background A fundamental understanding of the spatial distribution and ecology of
mosquito larvae is essential for effective vector control intervention strategies. In this study …

The microbial larvicides Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis and Bacillus sphaericus have
been used extensively for mosquito control and have been found to be effective and safe to …