Background Methods used to sample mosquitoes are important to consider when estimating
entomologic metrics. Human landing catches (HLCs) are considered the gold standard for …

Background Sampling malaria vectors and measuring their biting density is of paramount
importance for entomological surveys of malaria transmission. Human landing catch (HLC) …

Background Frequent, sensitive and accurate sampling of Anopheles mosquitoes is a
prerequisite for effective management of malaria vector control programmes. The most …

Background Operational vector sampling methods lack standardization, making quantitative
comparisons of malaria transmission across different settings difficult. Human landing catch …

Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying of
insecticide (IRS) are widely recommended for the prevention of malaria in endemic regions …

Abstract Background Sampling adult Anopheles mosquitoes is important for assessing
vector density, estimating the sporozoite infection rate, and quantifying the impact of vector …

Background Vector mosquito biting intensity is an important measure to understand malaria
transmission. Human landing catch (HLC) is an effective but labour-intensive, expensive …

Background One of the promising current approaches to curb malaria lies in genetic vector
control, the implementation of which will require an improved understanding of the …

Background Malaria vector sampling is the best method for understanding the vector
dynamics and infectivity; thus, disease transmission seasonality can be established. There is …

Background Mosquito sampling methods are essential for monitoring and evaluating
malaria vector control interventions. In urban Dar es Salaam, human landing catch (HLC) is …