Distribution of mosquito larvae within the paddy and its implication in larvicidal application in Mwea Rice Irrigation Scheme, Central Kenya

JM Mwangangi, EJ Muturi, JI Shililu, B Jacob… - Journal of the American …, 2008 - BioOne
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 …

Mosquito species diversity and abundance in relation to land use in a riceland agroecosystem in Mwea, Kenya

EJ Muturi, J Shililu, B Jacob, W Gu, J Githure… - Journal of Vector …, 2006 - BioOne
We conducted an entomological survey to determine the mosquito species diversity and
abundance in relation to land use in the Mwea rice scheme, Kenya. Adult mosquitoes were …

Larval habitat dynamics and diversity of Culex mosquitoes in rice agro-ecosystem in Mwea, Kenya.

EJ Muturi, JI Shililu, W Gu, BG Jacob, JI Githure… - 2007 - 34.250.91.188
Introduction of irrigation projects in developing nations has often been blamed for
aggravating the problem of mosquito-borne diseases by creating ideal larval habitats for …

Mosquito species succession and physicochemical factors affecting their abundance in rice fields in Mwea, Kenya

EJ Muturi, J Mwangangi, J Shililu… - Journal of medical …, 2007 - academic.oup.com
The succession of mosquito species and abiotic factors affecting their distribution and
abundance in rice (Oryza spp.) fields was investigated over a 16-wk rice growing cycle …

Dynamics of immature stages of Anopheles arabiensis and other mosquito species (Diptera: Culicidae) in relation to rice cropping in a rice agro-ecosystem in Kenya

J Mwangangi, J Shililu, E Muturi, W Gu, C Mbogo… - Journal of Vector …, 2006 - BioOne
We determined changes in species composition and densities of immature stages of
Anopheles arabiensis mosquitoes in relation to rice growth cycle in order to generate data …

[HTML][HTML] Anopheles larval abundance and diversity in three rice agro-village complexes Mwea irrigation scheme, central Kenya

JM Mwangangi, J Shililu, EJ Muturi, S Muriu, B Jacob… - Malaria journal, 2010 - Springer
Background The diversity and abundance of Anopheles larvae has significant influence on
the resulting adult mosquito population and hence the dynamics of malaria transmission …

Effect of rice husbandry on mosquito breeding at Mwea Rice Irrigation Scheme with reference to biocontrol strategies.

EJ Asimeng, MJ Mutinga - Journal of the American Mosquito Control …, 1993 - europepmc.org
A study was carried out at Mwea Rice Irrigation Scheme, Kenya, to assess the impact of rice
husbandry on mosquito breeding and identify indigenous biocontrol agents with potential for …

The Breeding of Anopheles Gambiae Giles (Diptera: Culicidae) in Rice Fields in The Kisumu Area of Kenya

JA Chandler, RB Highton - Journal of Medical Entomology, 1976 - academic.oup.com
Light traps were used to sample the emerging adult populations of ANOPHELES GAMBIAE
through 3 complete cycles of rice cultivation. In the 1st crop adults were taken in large …

Irrigation scheme or mosquito hazard: a case study in Mwea Irrigation Scheme

RW Mwangi, TK Mukiama - Hydrobiologia, 1992 - Springer
A survey of the mosquito fauna in the Mwea-Tebere Irrigation Scheme in Kenya was
conducted between 1984 and 1985. Two genera, Anopheles and Culex were found indoors …

Diversity of riceland mosquitoes and factors affecting their occurrence and distribution in Mwea, Kenya

EJ Muturi, JI Shililu, BG Jacob, JM Mwangangi… - Journal of the American …, 2008 - BioOne
Knowledge of mosquito species diversity, occurrence, and distribution is an essential
component of vector ecology and a guiding principle to formulation and implementation of …