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View article: Elevating larval source management as a key strategy for controlling malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Africa
Elevating larval source management as a key strategy for controlling malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Africa Open
Larval source management (LSM) has a long history of advocacy and successes but is rarely adopted where funds are limited. The World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines on malaria prevention recommend the use of LSM as a supplementary int…
View article: The bionomics of Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles funestus inside local houses and their implications for vector control strategies in areas with high coverage of insecticide-treated nets in South-eastern Tanzania
The bionomics of Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles funestus inside local houses and their implications for vector control strategies in areas with high coverage of insecticide-treated nets in South-eastern Tanzania Open
Background Residual malaria transmissions in Africa may be associated with improved coverage of insecticide-treated nets, house features, and livestock husbandry. These human-land use activities may drive the ecology and behaviour of malar…
View article: Field surveys in rural Tanzania reveal key opportunities for targeted larval source management and species sanitation to control malaria in areas dominated by Anopheles funestus
Field surveys in rural Tanzania reveal key opportunities for targeted larval source management and species sanitation to control malaria in areas dominated by Anopheles funestus Open
These findings suggest that An. funestus, which is the dominant malaria vector in the area, mediating over 95% of malaria transmission, preferentially occupies only a small subset of uniquely identifiable aquatic habitats in both wet and d…
View article: Analysis of the 24-h biting patterns and human exposures to malaria vectors in south-eastern Tanzania
Analysis of the 24-h biting patterns and human exposures to malaria vectors in south-eastern Tanzania Open
Background Afrotropical malaria vectors are generally believed to bite nocturnally, leading to the predominant use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), which target indoor, nighttime-biting mosquitoes. This focus is reinforced by biases in …
View article: Perspectives of Men and Women Working in Vector Control in Africa Regarding Barriers and Opportunities for Achieving Gender Inclusivity
Perspectives of Men and Women Working in Vector Control in Africa Regarding Barriers and Opportunities for Achieving Gender Inclusivity Open
Background Integrating gender inclusivity in strategies against vector-borne diseases is crucial for addressing their disproportionate impacts and enhancing the translation of research findings. Unfortunately, current efforts do not adequa…
View article: Analysis of the 24-Hour Biting Patterns and Human Exposures to Malaria Vectors in South-Eastern Tanzania
Analysis of the 24-Hour Biting Patterns and Human Exposures to Malaria Vectors in South-Eastern Tanzania Open
Background Afrotropical malaria vectors are generally believed to bite nocturnally, leading to the predominant use of Insecticide-Treated Nets (ITNs), which target indoor, nighttime-biting mosquitoes. This focus is reinforced by biases in …
View article: Entomological Surveys in Rural Tanzania Reveal Key Opportunities for Targeted Larval Source Management to Control Malaria in Areas Dominated by Anopheles funestus
Entomological Surveys in Rural Tanzania Reveal Key Opportunities for Targeted Larval Source Management to Control Malaria in Areas Dominated by Anopheles funestus Open
Background Larval Source Management (LSM) is re-emerging as a critical malaria intervention to address challenges associated with core vector control tools such as insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and to accelerate progress towards eliminat…
View article: Societal Uses of the Main Water Bodies Inhabited by Malaria Vectors and Implications for Larval Source Management
Societal Uses of the Main Water Bodies Inhabited by Malaria Vectors and Implications for Larval Source Management Open
Introduction Larval source management (LSM) can effectively suppress mosquito populations at source and provides an opportunity to address major challenges such as insecticide resistance that undermine primary interventions like insecticid…
View article: Evaluation of the DN-Mini (miniaturized double net) trap for sampling host-seeking Anopheles mosquitoes in malaria-endemic villages of southern Tanzania
Evaluation of the DN-Mini (miniaturized double net) trap for sampling host-seeking Anopheles mosquitoes in malaria-endemic villages of southern Tanzania Open
Background Surveillance of malaria vectors is crucial for assessing the transmission risk and impact of control measures. Human landing catches (HLC) directly estimate the biting rates but raise ethical concerns due to the exposure of volu…
View article: The role of<i>Anopheles arabiensis</i>and<i>Anopheles funestus</i>in malaria transmission within houses with different characteristics in South-eastern Tanzania
The role of<i>Anopheles arabiensis</i>and<i>Anopheles funestus</i>in malaria transmission within houses with different characteristics in South-eastern Tanzania Open
Background Malaria vectors persist predominantly in houses lacking screened windows, doors, and eave space, leading to ongoing transmission. Some other vectors adapt their feeding behavior to sustain reproduction. This study evaluates the …
View article: Changes in contributions of different Anopheles vector species to malaria transmission in east and southern Africa from 2000 to 2022
Changes in contributions of different Anopheles vector species to malaria transmission in east and southern Africa from 2000 to 2022 Open
Background Malaria transmission in Africa is facilitated by multiple species of Anopheles mosquitoes. These vectors have different behaviors and vectorial capacities and are affected differently by vector control interventions, such as ins…
View article: Influence of Larval Growth and Habitat Shading on Retreatment Frequencies of Biolarvicides against Dominant Malaria Vectors in Tanzania
Influence of Larval Growth and Habitat Shading on Retreatment Frequencies of Biolarvicides against Dominant Malaria Vectors in Tanzania Open
We investigated the efficacy of two biolarvicides, VectoBac® and VectoMax®, against Anopheles funestus and Anopheles arabiensis , in shaded and unshaded semi-natural habitats; and explored how their varied larval development durations migh…
View article: Effects of vegetation densities on the performance of attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) for malaria vector control: a semi-field study
Effects of vegetation densities on the performance of attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) for malaria vector control: a semi-field study Open
Background Attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) control sugar-feeding mosquitoes with oral toxicants, and may effectively complement core malaria interventions, such as insecticide-treated nets even where pyrethroid-resistance is widesp…
View article: Effects of vegetation densities on the performance of attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) for malaria vector control: a semi-field study
Effects of vegetation densities on the performance of attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) for malaria vector control: a semi-field study Open
Background Attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) control sugar-feeding mosquitoes with oral toxicants, and may effectively complement core malaria interventions such as insecticide-treated nets even where pyrethroid-resistance is widespr…
View article: Effects of agricultural pesticides on the susceptibility and fitness of malaria vectors in rural south-eastern Tanzania
Effects of agricultural pesticides on the susceptibility and fitness of malaria vectors in rural south-eastern Tanzania Open
Background Agricultural pesticides may exert strong selection pressures on malaria vectors during the aquatic life stages and may contribute to resistance in adult mosquitoes. This could reduce the performance of key vector control interve…
View article: Effects of agricultural pesticides on the susceptibility and fitness of malaria vectors in rural south-eastern Tanzania
Effects of agricultural pesticides on the susceptibility and fitness of malaria vectors in rural south-eastern Tanzania Open
Background Agricultural pesticides may exert strong selection pressures on malaria vectors during the aquatic life stages and may contribute to resistance in adult mosquitoes. This could reduce the performance of key vector control interve…
View article: Correction to: Addressing key gaps in implementation of mosquito larviciding to accelerate malaria vector control in southern Tanzania: results of a stakeholder engagement process in local district councils
Correction to: Addressing key gaps in implementation of mosquito larviciding to accelerate malaria vector control in southern Tanzania: results of a stakeholder engagement process in local district councils Open
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
View article: Wild Populations of Malaria Vectors Can Mate Both Inside and Outside Human Dwellings
Wild Populations of Malaria Vectors Can Mate Both Inside and Outside Human Dwellings Open
Background : Wild populations of Anopheles mosquitoes are generally thought to mate outdoors in swarms, though once colonized, they also mate readily inside laboratory cages. This study investigated whether malaria vectors, Anopheles funes…
View article: Addressing Key Gaps in Implementation of Mosquito Larviciding to Accelerate Malaria Vector Control in Southern Tanzania: Results of a Stakeholder Engagement Process in Local District Councils
Addressing Key Gaps in Implementation of Mosquito Larviciding to Accelerate Malaria Vector Control in Southern Tanzania: Results of a Stakeholder Engagement Process in Local District Councils Open
Background: Larval source management was historically one of the most effective malaria control methods but is now widely deprioritized in Africa, where insecticide treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) are preferred. Howe…
View article: Aquatic habitats of the malaria vector Anopheles funestus in rural south-eastern Tanzania
Aquatic habitats of the malaria vector Anopheles funestus in rural south-eastern Tanzania Open
Background In rural south-eastern Tanzania, Anopheles funestus is a major malaria vector, and has been implicated in nearly 90% of all infective bites. Unfortunately, little is known about the natural ecological requirements and survival s…
View article: Aquatic habitats of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus in rural south-eastern Tanzania
Aquatic habitats of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus in rural south-eastern Tanzania Open
Background In rural south-eastern Tanzania, Anopheles funestus is a major malaria vector, and has been implicated in nearly 90% of all infective bites. Unfortunately, little is known about the natural ecological requirements and survival s…
View article: Aquatic habitats of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus in rural south-eastern Tanzania
Aquatic habitats of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus in rural south-eastern Tanzania Open
Background: In rural south-eastern Tanzania, Anopheles funestus are a major malaria vector, and have been implicated in nearly 90% of infective bites. However, little is known about the natural ecological requirements and survival strategi…
View article: Aquatic habitats of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus in rural south-eastern Tanzania
Aquatic habitats of the malaria vector, Anopheles funestus in rural south-eastern Tanzania Open
Background In rural south-eastern Tanzania, Anopheles funestus now dominates malaria transmission, mediating nearly nine in every ten new malaria infections. However, little is known about the ecological requirements and survival strategie…