Larvicides based on the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis svar. israelensis (Bti) and
Lysinibacillus sphaericus are effective and environmentally safe compounds for the control …

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 …

In short space of time increase in temperature and rainfall can affect vector populations and,
consequently, the diseases for them transmitted. The present study analyzed the effect of …

Brazil currently accounts for the majority of dengue cases reported in the Americas, with co-
circulation of DENV 1–3. Striking variation in the epidemiological pattern of infection within …

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 …

Dengue dynamics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as in many dengue-endemic regions of the
world, is seasonal, with peaks during the wet-hot months. This temporal pattern is generally …

Insecticide resistance is one of the main problems in vector control programs. Because
insects have developed resistance to all classes of available chemical insecticides, a proper …

Background Dengue is a disease of great complexity, due to interactions between humans,
mosquitoes and various virus serotypes as well as efficient vector survival strategies. Thus …

Background Aedes aegypti is a vector of international concern because it can transmit to
humans three important arboviral diseases: yellow fever, dengue and chikungunya …