Use of cyclopoid copepods for control of Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquito larvae to prevent re-emergence of malaria in Sri Lanka
Background & objectives: Although malaria is eliminated from Sri Lanka, there is a possible risk of spread from infected persons coming from malaria endemic countries. The presence of major and potential vectors in several parts of the country along with drug resistance, necessitates the identif...
Main Authors: | Tharaka Ranathunge, W Abeyewickreme, M.C.M. Iqbal, Menaka Hapugoda |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Vector Borne Diseases |
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Online Access: | http://www.jvbd.org/article.asp?issn=0972-9062;year=2019;volume=56;issue=3;spage=200;epage=206;aulast=Ranathunge |
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