Changes in contributions of different Anopheles vector species to malaria transmission in east and southern Africa from 2000 to 2022

BJ Msugupakulya, NH Urio, M Jumanne, HS Ngowo… - Parasites & vectors, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Malaria transmission in Africa is facilitated by multiple species of
Anopheles mosquitoes. These vectors have different behaviors and vectorial capacities and …

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 …

Characterizing, controlling and eliminating residual malaria transmission

GF Killeen - Malaria journal, 2014 - Springer
Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) interventions can
reduce malaria transmission by targeting mosquitoes when they feed upon slee** …

Host preferences of blood-feeding mosquitoes

W Takken, NO Verhulst - Annual review of entomology, 2013 - annualreviews.org
Mosquitoes use plant sugars and vertebrate blood as nutritional resources. When searching
for blood hosts, some mosquitoes express preferential behavior for selected species. Here …

Increased proportions of outdoor feeding among residual malaria vector populations following increased use of insecticide-treated nets in rural Tanzania

TL Russell, NJ Govella, S Azizi, CJ Drakeley… - Malaria journal, 2011 - Springer
Abstract Background Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS)
represent the front-line tools for malaria vector control globally, but are optimally effective …

The importance of mosquito behavioural adaptations to malaria control in Africa

ML Gatton, N Chitnis, T Churcher, MJ Donnelly… - …, 2013 - academic.oup.com
Over the past decade the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs), in combination with
improved drug therapies, indoor residual spraying (IRS), and better health infrastructure, has …

Reducing Plasmodium falciparum Malaria Transmission in Africa: A Model-Based Evaluation of Intervention Strategies

JT Griffin, TD Hollingsworth, LC Okell… - PLoS …, 2010 - journals.plos.org
Background Over the past decade malaria intervention coverage has been scaled up across
Africa. However, it remains unclear what overall reduction in transmission is achievable …

Changes in Anopheles funestus Biting Behavior Following Universal Coverage of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets in Benin

N Moiroux, MB Gomez, C Pennetier… - The Journal of …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Background. Behavioral modification of malaria vectors in response to vector control
methods is of great concern. We investigated whether full coverage of long-lasting …

Outdoor host seeking behaviour of Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes following initiation of malaria vector control on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea

MR Reddy, HJ Overgaard, S Abaga, VP Reddy… - Malaria journal, 2011 - Springer
Background Indoor-based anti-vector interventions remain the preferred means of reducing
risk of malaria transmission in malaria endemic areas around the world. Despite …

Mosquito larval source management for controlling malaria

LS Tusting, J Thwing, D Sinclair… - Cochrane database …, 2013 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Malaria is an important cause of illness and death in people living in many parts
of the world, especially sub‐Saharan Africa. Long‐lasting insecticide treated bed nets …