Biological control of mosquito vectors: past, present, and future

G Benelli, CL Jeffries, T Walker - Insects, 2016 - mdpi.com
Mosquitoes represent the major arthropod vectors of human disease worldwide transmitting
malaria, lymphatic filariasis, and arboviruses such as dengue virus and Zika virus …

Research in mosquito control: current challenges for a brighter future

G Benelli - Parasitology research, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are a key threat for millions of people worldwide,
since they act as vectors for devastating pathogens and parasites. In this scenario, vector …

Current vector control challenges in the fight against malaria

G Benelli, JC Beier - Acta tropica, 2017 - Elsevier
The effective and eco-friendly control of Anopheles vectors plays a key role in any malaria
management program. Integrated Vector Management (IVM) suggests making use of the full …

Declining malaria, rising of dengue and Zika virus: insights for mosquito vector control

G Benelli, H Mehlhorn - Parasitology research, 2016 - Springer
The fight against mosquito-borne diseases is a challenge of huge public health importance.
To our mind, 2015 was an extraordinary year for malaria control, due to three hot news: the …

Chemical ecology and management of dengue vectors

B Torto, DP Tchouassi - Annual review of entomology, 2024 - annualreviews.org
Dengue, caused by the dengue virus, is the most widespread arboviral infectious disease of
public health significance globally. This review explores the communicative function of …

Mosquito attractants

L Dormont, M Mulatier, D Carrasco… - Journal of Chemical …, 2021 - Springer
Vector control and personal protection against anthropophilic mosquitoes mainly rely on the
use of insecticides and repellents. The search for mosquito-attractive semiochemicals has …

Controlling mosquitoes with semiochemicals: a review

M Wooding, Y Naudé, E Rohwer, M Bouwer - Parasites & Vectors, 2020 - Springer
The use of semiochemicals in odour-based traps for surveillance and control of vector
mosquitoes is deemed a new and viable component for integrated vector management …

Targeting male mosquito mating behaviour for malaria control

A Diabate, F Tripet - Parasites & vectors, 2015 - Springer
Malaria vector control relies heavily on the use of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) and
Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS). These, together with the combined drug administration …

Improving our knowledge of male mosquito biology in relation to genetic control programmes

RS Lees, B Knols, R Bellini, MQ Benedict, A Bheecarry… - Acta tropica, 2014 - Elsevier
The enormous burden placed on populations worldwide by mosquito-borne diseases, most
notably malaria and dengue, is currently being tackled by the use of insecticides sprayed in …

Female resistance and harmonic convergence influence male mating success in Aedes aegypti

A Aldersley, LJ Cator - Scientific reports, 2019 - nature.com
Despite the importance of mosquito mating biology to reproductive control strategies, a
mechanistic understanding of individual mating interactions is currently lacking. Using …