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Published in: Malaria Journal 1/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Commentary

The potential of a new larviciding method for the control of malaria vectors

Authors: Gregor J Devine, Gerry F Killeen

Published in: Malaria Journal | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

Malaria pathogens are transmitted to humans by the bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes. The juvenile stages of these mosquitoes develop in a variety of water bodies and are key targets for vector control campaigns involving the application of larvicides. The effective operational implementation of these campaigns is difficult, time consuming, and expensive. New evidence however, suggests that adult mosquitoes can be co-opted into disseminating larvicides in a far more targeted and efficient manner than can be achieved using conventional methods.
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Metadata
Title
The potential of a new larviciding method for the control of malaria vectors
Authors
Gregor J Devine
Gerry F Killeen
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Malaria Journal / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1475-2875
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-9-142

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