Abstract Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) have been shown to host diverse bacterial
communities that vary depending on the sex of the mosquito, the developmental stage, and …

Larvicides based on the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis svar. israelensis (Bti) and
Lysinibacillus sphaericus are effective and environmentally safe compounds for the control …

Highlights•The midgut of mosquito disease vectors contains a diverse microbial flora.•The
microbiota can modulate the mosquito immune response and influence vector competence …

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 …

In the Americas, areas with a high risk of malaria transmission are mainly located in the
Amazon Forest, which extends across nine countries. One keystone step to understanding …

Abstract Background In Sub Saharan Africa malaria remains one of the major health
problems and its control represents an important public health measure. Integrated malaria …

Simple Summary Mosquitoes carry pathogens that can cause diseases like malaria, dengue
fever, chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika fever, causing more than 700,000 deaths each …

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

The biological larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) is used worldwide to
control reproduction of mosquitoes in freshwater habitats. However, its impact on the …

During the last decade, scale-up of vector control tools such as long-lasting insecticidal nets
(LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) contributed to the reduction of malaria morbidity …