The decline in malaria across Africa has been largely attributed to vector control using long-
lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs). However, this intervention has prompted widespread …

Background Effective targeting and evaluation of interventions that protect against adult
malaria vectors requires an understanding of how gaps in personal protection arise. An …

Background Human landing catches (HLC) are an entomological collection technique in
which humans are used as attractants to capture medically relevant host-seeking …

In efforts to intensify malaria control through vector control and hasten the progress towards
elimination, the impact of control interventions needs to be evaluated. This requires …

Burkina Faso has one of the highest malaria burdens in sub-Saharan Africa despite the
mass deployment of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and use of seasonal malaria …

Background Malaria vectors vary in feeding preference depending on their innate
behaviour, host availability and abundance. Host preference and human biting rate in …

Background Different trapping devices and attractants are used in the mosquito surveillance
programs currently running in Europe. Most of these devices target vector species belonging …

Simple Summary This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of six ultraviolet light-
emitting diodes (UV-LED) traps and a fluorescent light trap for sampling urban nocturnal …

Background Until recently, relatively little research has been done on how mosquitoes
behave around the occupied bed net in the indoor environment. This has been partly …

The invasion of Anopheles stephensi into Africa poses a potential threat to malaria control
and elimination on the continent. However, it is not clear if the recent malaria resurgence in …