Historically, biological control utilizes predatory species and pathogenic microorganisms to
reduce the population of mosquitoes as disease vectors. This is particularly important for the …

Simple Summary Mosquitoes are well known to spread diseases when they take a blood
meal. However, not all species feed on blood but instead get their nourishment from other …

Larvae of the elephant mosquitoes, Toxorhynchites spp.(Diptera: Culicidae) are predacious
on larvae of other mosquito species and some small aquatic organisms; this predatory …

Dengue is a major issue in Malaysia as the dramatic emerge of infection. Yet an effective
vaccine or medicine is not yet available, although many attempts are undergoing. Dengue …

Some mosquitoes, including species of the genus Toxorhynchites, are known for actively
preying on other mosquito larvae, making these predators valuable allies in the fight against …

Mosquitoes transmit several diseases, which are of global significance (malaria, dengue,
yellow fever, Zika). The geographic range of mosquitoes is increasing due to climate …

Abstract Toxorhynchites mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae), also known as elephant
mosquitoes or mosquito eaters, are the largest mosquitoes globally and do not bite humans …

This review summarizes the predatory potential of Toxorhynchites mosquitoes as biological
control agents for Aedes vectors. A single larva can consume hundreds of mosquito larvae …

The spread of arboviral disease in the Province of Cavite, Philippines has resulted to the
declaration of state of calamities which has led to higher disease burden and economic …

Objective To evaluate the lethal concentration, oviposition deterrence and ovicidal activity of
acetone extracts of Melanochyla fasciculiflora (M. fasciculiflora) leaf and Gluta renghas (G …