A literature review of dispersal pathways of Aedes albopictus across different spatial scales: implications for vector surveillance

T Swan, TL Russell, KM Staunton, MA Field… - Parasites & …, 2022 - Springer
Background Aedes albopictus is a highly invasive species and an important vector of
dengue and chikungunya viruses. Indigenous to Southeast Asia, Ae. albopictus has …

Changes in contributions of different Anopheles vector species to malaria transmission in east and southern Africa from 2000 to 2022

BJ Msugupakulya, NH Urio, M Jumanne, HS Ngowo… - Parasites & …, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Malaria transmission in Africa is facilitated by multiple species of
Anopheles mosquitoes. These vectors have different behaviors and vectorial capacities and …

Delftia tsuruhatensis TC1 symbiont suppresses malaria transmission by anopheline mosquitoes

W Huang, J Rodrigues, E Bilgo, JR Tormo… - Science, 2023 - science.org
Malaria control demands the development of a wide range of complementary strategies. We
describe the properties of a naturally occurring, non–genetically modified symbiotic …

Delivery and effectiveness of entomopathogenic fungi for mosquito and tick control: Current knowledge and research challenges

C Cafarchia, R Pellegrino, V Romano, M Friuli… - Acta Tropica, 2022 - Elsevier
Insects, ticks, and mites represent a threat to animal health globally, mainly due to their role
as vectors of pathogens. Among the most important diseases, those transmitted by …

Attractive targeted sugar bait phase III trials in Kenya, Mali, and Zambia

Trials, 2022 - Springer
Background Long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) target
night-time indoor biting mosquitoes and effectively reduce malaria transmission in rural …

Key characteristics of residual malaria transmission in two districts in south-eastern Tanzania—implications for improved control

F Okumu, M Finda - The Journal of infectious diseases, 2021 - academic.oup.com
After 2 decades of using insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and improved case management,
malaria burden in the historically-holoendemic Kilombero valley in Tanzania has …

Maximizing the potential of attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) for integrated vector management

TM Njoroge, M Hamid-Adiamoh, M Duman-Scheel - Insects, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Current mosquito control efforts are insufficient for preventing mosquito-
borne illnesses. Attractive targeted sugar bait (ATSB) technology is an emerging mosquito …

Estimating the potential impact of Attractive Targeted Sugar Baits (ATSBs) as a new vector control tool for Plasmodium falciparum malaria

KJ Fraser, L Mwandigha, SF Traore, MM Traore… - Malaria journal, 2021 - Springer
Background Attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) are a promising new tool for malaria
control as they can target outdoor-feeding mosquito populations, in contrast to current vector …

Deployment of attractive targeted sugar baits in western Zambia: installation, monitoring, removal, and disposal procedures during a Phase III cluster randomized …

E Orange, I Kyomuhangi, M Masuzyo, M Mwenya… - Malaria Journal, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Attractive Targeted Sugar Baits (ATSBs) offer a complementary vector
control strategy to interventions targeting blood feeding or larval control by attacking the …

Malaria vector bionomics in Taita-Taveta County, coastal Kenya

J Karisa, K Ominde, S Muriu, V Munyao, K Mwikali… - Parasites & …, 2022 - Springer
Background Estimation of the composition and densities of mosquito species populations is
crucial for monitoring the epidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases and provide information …