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

The population densities of Aedes aegypti Linneaus in four towns in Trinidad were studied
using standard house-to-house inspections of all water-holding containers to determine …

An understanding of the ecological factors that regulate natural populations of Aedes
aegyptimosquitoes can improve control and reduce the incidence of dengue (DF) and …

Background In 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014 dengue outbreaks have been reported in Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania. However, there is no comprehensive data on the risk of transmission of …

Aedes aegypti abundance in residential estates is hypothesized to contribute to localised
outbreaks of dengue in Singapore. Knowing the factors in the urban environment underlying …

Introduction Arboviral diseases including dengue are increasingly spreading in the
tropical/subtropical world including Africa. Updated knowledge on the distribution and …

Summary Objectives The elimination of Aedes aegypti breeding sites has been broadly
adopted worldwide to keep vector population density below a critical threshold. We …

The spread of Aedes aegypti in California and other regions of the US has increased the
need to understand the potential for local chains of Ae. aegypti-borne virus transmission …

This study examined the association of human and environmental factors with the presence
of Aedes aegypti, the vector for dengue fever and yellow fever viruses, in a desert region in …

Background Dengue virus (DENV) is a mosquito-borne arbovirus transmitted by Aedes
mosquitoes, but is not endemic in all areas where this vector is found. For example, the …