Impact of partially and fully closed eaves on house entry rates by mosquitoes

Impact of partially and fully closed eaves on house entry rates by mosquitoes

Abstract Background Most people infected with malaria acquire the infection indoors from mosquito vectors that entered the house through open eaves, windows and doors. Structural house improvement (e.g. closed eaves and screened windows) is an established method of reducing mosquito entry. It could...

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Main Authors: Monicah M. Mburu, Malou Juurlink, Jeroen Spitzen, Paula Moraga, Alexandra Hiscox, Themba Mzilahowa, Willem Takken, Robert S. McCann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
House improvement
Eaves
Malaria vectors
House entry
Anopheles
Culicines
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-2977-3

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