This paper reports on a study carried out in Minna, Nigeria, during the rainy season of 2008,
to elucidate larval distribution, variations in water quality and relationships between both …

Knowledge of mosquito species diversity, occurrence, and distribution is an essential
component of vector ecology and a guiding principle to formulation and implementation of …

Distribution of mosquito larvae in inundated rice fields is poorly known despite its profound
implications in implementation of vector control programs. Based on oviposition behavior of …

Aedes-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya constitute constant threats
globally. In Tanzania, the main vector species is Aedes aegypti, which is widely distributed …

Culex mosquitoes are vectors of public and veterinary health importance as well as
nuisance biters that are found widely spread all over the world. This study evaluated the …

A study was carried out at Karima Village in the Mwea Rice Irrigation Scheme in Kenya to
assess the impact of rice husbandry and associated land cover change for mosquito larval …

Background & objectives: Changes in weather patterns especially rainfall affects the
distribution and densities of mosquitoes. The objective of this study was to describe …

Background Indoor residual spraying (IRS) and long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are the
first-line tools for malaria prevention and control in Africa. Vector resistance to insecticides …

Background Mosquito larval source management (LSM) is likely to be more effective when
adequate information such as dominant species, seasonal abundance, type of productive …

Anopheles gambiae is arguably one of the most dangerous insects today due to its
effectiveness as a vector of human malaria. In Western Kenya, larvae of this mosquito are …