Background Anopheles mosquitoes impose an immense burden on the African population
in terms of both human health and comfort. Uganda, in particular, boasts one of the highest …

Background In the past two decades the east African highlands have experienced several
major malaria epidemics. Currently there is a renewed interest in exploring the possibility of …

Background Localized mosquito larval habitat management and the use of larvicides have
been proposed as important control tools in integrated malaria vector management …

Abstract Background Knowledge of Anopheles resting habitats is needed to advance
outdoor malaria vector control. This study presents a technique to map locations of resting …

Malaria, transmitted by mosquitoes, is the leading cause of mortality in many African
countries. This study assesses the spatial distribution of mosquito larval habitats on the …

Abstract Introduction By 2030, more than 50% of the African population will live in urban
areas. Controlling malaria reduces the disease burden and further improves economic …

The need for evidence-based data, to inform policy decisions on malaria vector control
interventions in Nigeria, necessitated the establishment of mosquito surveillance sites in a …

Background Larval control is of paramount importance in the reduction of malaria vector
abundance and subsequent disease transmission reduction. Understanding larval habitat …

Background Malaria, caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, is a significant source
of morbidity and mortality in southern Zambia. In the Mapanza Chiefdom, where …

Background For remote identification of mosquito habitats the first step is often to construct a
discrete tessellation of the region. In applications where complex geometries do not need to …