Evaluation of an ultraviolet LED trap for catching Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes in south-eastern Tanzania

Evaluation of an ultraviolet LED trap for catching Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes in south-eastern Tanzania

Abstract Background Improved surveillance techniques are required to accelerate efforts against major arthropod-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue, filariasis, Zika and yellow-fever. Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are increasingly used in mosquito traps because they improve energy efficiency and b...

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Main Authors: Emmanuel P. Mwanga, Halfan S. Ngowo, Salum A. Mapua, Arnold S. Mmbando, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Khamis Kifungo, Fredros O. Okumu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Malaria
An. arabiensis
An. funestus
Culex spp.
Mosclean trap
Ifakara Health Institute
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3673-7

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