Vector-borne disease is one of the greatest contributors to human mortality and morbidity
throughout the tropics. Mosquito-transmitted diseases such as malaria, dengue, yellow fever …

Several trials and reviews have outlined the potential role of larviciding for malaria control in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to supplement the core indoor insecticide-based interventions. It …

An undergraduate and postgraduate textbook covering the key principles, methodologies,
approaches and practical examples of insect pest management in agricultural, post harvest …

Interest in larval source management (LSM) as an adjunct intervention to control and
eliminate malaria transmission has recently increased mainly because long-lasting …

Background There is a growing awareness that if we are to achieve the ambitious goal of
malaria elimination, we must compliment indoor-based vector control interventions (such as …

Background Larviciding refers to the regular application of chemical or microbial insecticides
to water bodies or water containers to kill the aquatic immature forms of the mosquito (the …

Background Outdoor malaria transmission is becoming an increasingly important problem in
malaria control in Africa. Larval control is a promising intervention as it can target both …

Vector control is an important component of the interventions aimed at mosquito‐borne
disease control. Current and future mosquito control strategies are likely to rely largely on …

Background Targeting the aquatic stages of malaria vectors via larval source management
(LSM) in collaboration with local communities could accelerate progress towards malaria …

Malaria, dengue fever, and filariasis are three of the most common mosquito-borne diseases
worldwide. Malaria and lymphatic filariasis can occur as concomitant human infections while …