Anopheles mosquitoes are important vectors of malaria and lymphatic filariasis (LF), which
are major public health diseases in Nigeria. Malaria is caused by infection with a protozoan …

A thorough understanding of malaria vector species composition and their bionomic
characteristics is crucial to devise effective and efficient vector control interventions to …

Background & objectives: A longitudinal study was carried out to investigate the species
composition, seasonal abundance, parity and feeding preference of indoor sampled …

Indoor residual spray (IRS) of insecticides and insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) are the two
most important malaria vector control tools in the tropical world. Application of both tools in …

Abstract In Sub Saharan Africa where most of the malaria cases and deaths occur, members
of the Anopheles gambiae species complex and Anopheles funestus species group are the …

Background Malaria remains a pervasive public health problem in sub-Saharan West Africa.
Here mosquito vector populations were explored across four sites in Mali and the Republic …

Background Much of the confusing ecophenotypic plasticity of Anopheles gambiae sensu
lato is attributable to the differential biological traits of the sibling species, with their …

A survey of mosquito larval habitats was conducted to determine species composition,
relative abundance and habitat preference of mosquitoes of Swat Ranizai sub division of …

Methods: Mosquito sampling was undertaken in seven towns/villages in seven local
government areas (LGAs) in three eco-vegetational zones. Adults were collected twice …

Background Plasmodium falciparum EBA175 and PfRh2 belong to two main families
involved in parasite invasion, and both are potential vaccine candidates. Current knowledge …