Effect of Sublethal Concentrations of Agricultural Chemicals on Oviposition Site Selection and Offspring History of Mosquito Vectors in Central Kenya

TW Kibuthu - 2018 - ir.jkuat.ac.ke
Although many mosquito species develop within agricultural landscapes where they are
potentially exposed to agricultural chemicals (fertilizers and pesticides), the effects of these …

Effect of sublethal concentrations of agricultural chemicals on selected life history traits of anopheles arabiensis and culex quinquefasciatus in mwea rice irrigation …

TW Kibuthu - 2017 - repository.kemri.go.ke
Although many mosquito species develop within agricultural landscapes where they are
potentially exposed to agricultural chemicals (fertilizers and pesticides), the effects of these …

[HTML][HTML] Agricultural chemicals: life changer for mosquito vectors in agricultural landscapes?

TW Kibuthu, SM Njenga, AK Mbugua, EJ Muturi - Parasites & vectors, 2016 - Springer
Background Although many mosquito species develop within agricultural landscapes where
they are potentially exposed to agricultural chemicals (fertilizers and pesticides), the effects …

[HTML][HTML] Efficacy of neem chippings for mosquito larval control under field conditions

SS Imbahale, WR Mukabana - BMC ecology, 2015 - Springer
Background An in depth understanding of mosquito breeding biology and factors regulating
population sizes is fundamental for vector population control. This paper presents results …

The role of agricultural chemicals on Malaria vectors' fitness in a rice agro-ecosystem in Kenya

ZW Ng'ang'a, SM Karoki, E Mathenge - 2013 - repository.seku.ac.ke
Control of African malaria vectors continue to depend on insecticides through Indoor
residual sprays or Insecticide treated nets but insecticide-resistance is a hindrance to its …

Contribution of different aquatic habitats to adult Anopheles arabiensis and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) production in a rice agroecosystem in Mwea …

JM Mwangangi, EJ Muturi, J Shililu, SM Muriu… - Journal of Vector …, 2008 - BioOne
Studies were conducted to determine the contribution of diverse larval habitats to adult
Anopheles arabiensis Patton and Culex quinquefasciatus Say production in a rice land agro …

Survivorship of Immature Stages of Anopheles gambiae sl (Diptera: Culicidae) in Natural Habitats in Western Kenya Highlands

S Munga, N Minakawa, G Zhou… - Journal of Medical …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
We examined the survivorship of Anopheles gambiae sl Giles (Diptera: Culicidae) larvae
and habitat productivity in three major habitat types in the western Kenya highlands. The …

Ammonium sulphate fertiliser increases larval populations of Anopheles arabiensis and culicine mosquitoes in rice fields

CM Mutero, P Wekoyela, J Githure, F Konradsen - Acta tropica, 2004 - Elsevier
Field experiments were conducted in central Kenya, to study the effect of ammonium
sulphate fertiliser ((NH4) 2SO4) on mosquito larval populations in rice fields. The …

Chemical parameters and bacterial communities associated with larval habitats of Anopheles, Culex and Aedes mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in western Kenya

TO Onchuru, YU Ajamma, M Burugu… - International Journal of …, 2016 - cambridge.org
Aquatic larval habitat conditions influence the development, fitness and vectorial capacity of
mosquitoes. In turn, human activities can influence these conditions and shape mosquito …

[HTML][HTML] Oviposition Preferences of Aedes aegypti in Msambweni, Kwale County, Kenya

PS Musunzaji, BA Ndenga, S Mzee… - Journal of the …, 2023 - meridian.allenpress.com
Aedes aegypti is the primary vector of dengue fever virus (DENV) worldwide. Infusions made
from organic materials have been shown to act as oviposition attractants for Ae. aegypti; …