[HTML][HTML] Mosquito-borne diseases emergence/resurgence and how to effectively control it biologically

H Dahmana, O Mediannikov - Pathogens, 2020 - mdpi.com
Deadly pathogens and parasites are transmitted by vectors and the mosquito is considered
the most threatening vector in public health, transmitting these pathogens to humans and …

[HTML][HTML] Bacterial larvicides used for malaria vector control in sub-Saharan Africa: review of their effectiveness and operational feasibility

YA Derua, EJ Kweka, WN Kisinza, AK Githeko… - Parasites & vectors, 2019 - Springer
Several trials and reviews have outlined the potential role of larviciding for malaria control in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to supplement the core indoor insecticide-based interventions. It …

[HTML][HTML] Laboratory-based efficacy evaluation of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis and temephos larvicides against larvae of Anopheles stephensi in ethiopia

A Teshome, B Erko, L Golassa, G Yohannes, SR Irish… - Malaria Journal, 2023 - Springer
Background Malaria, transmitted by the bite of infective female Anopheles mosquitoes,
remains a global public health problem. The presence of an invasive Anopheles stephensi …

Long-lasting microbial larvicides for controlling insecticide resistant and outdoor transmitting vectors: a cost-effective supplement for malaria interventions

G Zhou, E Lo, AK Githeko, YA Afrane… - Infectious diseases of …, 2020 - mednexus.org
The issues of pyrethroid resistance and outdoor malaria parasite transmission have
prompted the WHO to call for the development and adoption of viable alternative vector …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluating the impact of larviciding with Bti and community education and mobilization as supplementary integrated vector management interventions for …

CM Mutero, C Okoyo, M Girma, J Mwangangi, L Kibe… - Malaria Journal, 2020 - Springer
Abstract Background Malaria prevention in Africa is mainly through the use of long-lasting
insecticide treated nets (LLINs). The objective of the study was to assess the effect of …

[HTML][HTML] Biotechnological Potential of Microorganisms for Mosquito Population Control and Reduction in Vector Competence

RM Katak, AM Cintra, BC Burini, O Marinotti… - Insects, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Mosquitoes carry pathogens that can cause diseases like malaria, dengue
fever, chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika fever, causing more than 700,000 deaths each …

Neurotoxic Zanthoxylum chalybeum root constituents invoke mosquito larval growth retardation through ecdysteroidogenic CYP450s transcriptional perturbations

JM Muema, JL Bargul, JM Mutunga, MA Obonyo… - Pesticide Biochemistry …, 2021 - Elsevier
Intracellular effects exerted by phytochemicals eliciting insect growth-retarding responses
during vector control intervention remain largely underexplored. We studied the effects of …

Comparative Evaluation of Larvicides for Larval Source Management of Mosquitoes in Lagos, Nigeria.

FA Adetoro, JC Anikwe… - Egyptian Academic …, 2022 - eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg
The use of larval source management (LSM) in sub-Saharan Africa is limited, however,
widespread report of insecticide resistance in adult mosquitoes has engendered renewed …

Compatibility of Beauveria bassiana and alternative phytosanitary products

M Potrich, S Dallacort, D Luckman… - Journal of applied …, 2018 - academic.oup.com
Aims To assess the compatibility of alternative phytosanitary products (APPs) with the
entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuillemin. Methods and Results The …

Discovery and Mechanistic Characterization of Potential Plant-Derived Malaria Transmission-Blocking Agents

JM Muema - 2022 - ir.jkuat.ac.ke
The renewed global focus on malaria elimination and eradication through successful
reduction of Plasmodium transmissions by infected mosquitoes warrants the discovery of …