Deadly pathogens and parasites are transmitted by vectors and the mosquito is considered
the most threatening vector in public health, transmitting these pathogens to humans and …

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 …

Developing effective larvicides for mosquito control is being challenging due to the quick
development of resistance in targeted vectors. Botanical products can help, due to their …

Background Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are primary vectors of emerging or re-
emerging arboviruses that threaten public health worldwide. Many efforts have been made …

Background As the arboviral diseases dengue, chikungunya and Zika emerge in the
Americas, so does the need for sustainable vector control policies. To successfully achieve …

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 …

Lysinibacillus sphaericus (Ls) strains that produce insecticidal proteins show high activity
against mosquito larvae. The most active of these is the binary (Bin) toxin that acts following …

Several mosquito-borne diseases affect the Western Indian Ocean islands. Culex pipiens
quinquefasciatus is one of these vectors and transmits filariasis, Rift Valley and West Nile …

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 …