Haematophagous female mosquitoes differ in their selection of hosts, ranging from
generalists to specialists. Specialist mosquitoes, particularly those that prefer to feed on …

This document, in two parts, evaluates the behavioural aspects of plants as a food source for
mosquitoes. First is a summary of the established basics of mosquito plant feeding. These …

Haematophagous arthropods rely on their peripheral olfactory systems to locate hosts,
refuges, oviposition sites and to communicate intraspecifically. Olfactory appendages …

Blood feeding is pivotal for the survival and reproduction of haematophagous arthropods,
and is intimately linked to the transmission of vector-borne diseases. As such, understanding …

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) pose an enormous public health burden and hampers the
socioeconomic development of affected countries. Knowledge on the behaviour, biology …

The most common and recommended practices for the control of mosquito-borne diseases
are insecticide-based methods and repellent formulations. Nonetheless, as a consequence …

Despite current control methods, mosquito-borne diseases continue to present themselves
as a burden on public health and mosquitoes remain a continual nuisance. Maintenance of …

Insect vectors integrate and process a variety of sensory stimuli in their environment. Over
the last several decades, there has been an increasing understanding of the peripheral …

Insect vectors integrate and process a variety of sensory stimuli in their environment. Over
the last several decades, there has been an increasing understanding of the peripheral …

Despite current control methods, mosquito-borne diseases continue to present themselves
as a burden on public health and mosquitoes remain a continual nuisance. Maintenance of …