The burden of gene transfer from one mosquito generation to the next falls on the female
and her eggs. The selection of an oviposition site that guarantees egg and larval survival is …

Abstract The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse), is a highly invasive container-
inhabiting species with a global distribution. This mosquito, similar to other Stegomyia …

Defining Challenges and Proposing Solutions for Control of the Virus Vector Aedes aegypti |
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We present herein a review article of the latest developments of the biorational approaches
in pest management appeared in the literature from 1997 to date. The proposed advantages …

The yellow fever mosquito, Aedes aegypti, the global vector of dengue and yellow fever, is
inexorably linked to water-filled human-made containers for egg laying and production of …

Background Limited success has been achieved using traditional vector control methods to
prevent the transmission of dengue viruses. Integrated control programs incorporating …

Populations of Aedes aegypti (L.) can be managed through reductions in adult mosquito
survival, number of offspring produced, or both. Direct adult mortality can be caused by the …

From November 2008-May 2009 Cairns Queensland Australia was struck by an explosive
epidemic of DENV-3 that exceeded the capacity of highly skilled dengue control team to …

Background The increasing global threat of Dengue demands new and easily applicable
vector control methods. Ovitraps provide a low-tech and inexpensive means to combat …

Current surveillance methods for adult Aedes aegypti (L.) are expensive, require electrical
power (eg, the BG-Sentinel trap, BGS), are labor intensive (aspirators), or require difficult to …