Efficacy of the mermithid nematode, Romanomermis iyengari, for the biocontrol of Anopheles gambiae, the major malaria vector in sub-Saharan Africa

Efficacy of the mermithid nematode, Romanomermis iyengari, for the biocontrol of Anopheles gambiae, the major malaria vector in sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract Background The intensive use of chemical insecticides against mosquitoes has led to the development of widespread insecticide resistance. Control of Anopheles mosquitoes in malaria endemic areas of sub-Saharan Africa has become increasingly difficult. There is an urgent need for malaria con...

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Main Authors: Ayaba Z. Abagli, Thiery B. C. Alavo, Rafael Perez-Pacheco, Edward G. Platzer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Anopheles gambiae
Malaria
Entomopathogenic nematodes
Romanomermis iyengari
Vector control
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3508-6

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