Vector‐borne diseases (VBD) constitute 17% of all infectious diseases that pose a major
public health concern around the world. In India, VBD like malaria and dengue continue to …

Mosquito abatement programs contend with mosquito-borne diseases, insecticidal
resistance, and environmental impacts to non-target organisms. However, chemical …

Background Current vector control strategies focus largely on indoor measures, such as
long-lasting insecticide treated nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS); however …

The potential for use of attractive toxic sugar baits (ATSB) in vector control is very promising.
While vector control strategies focus largely on indoor measures, such as long-lasting …

Background Attractive toxic sugar bait (ATSB) sprayed onto vegetation has been successful
in controlling Anopheles mosquitoes outdoors. Indoor application of ATSB has yet to be …

Both female and male mosquitoes consume sugar meals to obtain carbohydrates used for
energy. This behavior has recently been identified as a possible mosquito control target, as …

Background Attractive toxic sugar bait (ATSB) methods are a new and promising" attract and
kill" strategy for mosquito control. Sugar-feeding female and male mosquitoes attracted to …

Background Malaria elimination is unlikely to be achieved without the implementation of
new vector control interventions capable of complementing insecticide-treated nets and …

Background Attractive toxic sugar bait (ATSB) solutions containing any gut toxins can be
either sprayed on plants or used in simple bait stations to attract and kill sugar-feeding …

Background Dual attractant toxic sugar baits (D-ATSB) containing two host kairomones, L-
lactic (LA) and 1-octen-3-ol (O), and fruit-based attractants were evaluated through olfactory …