Laboratory tests of oviposition by the African malaria mosquito, <it>Anopheles gambiae</it>, on dark soil as influenced by presence or absence of vegetation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Physical objects like vegetation can influence oviposition by mosquitoes on soil or water substrates. <it>Anopheles gambiae s. l</it>. is generally thought to utilize puddles over bare soil as its prime larval habitat and...

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Main Authors: Otienoburu Philip E, Walker Edward D, Huang Juan, Amimo Fred, Vulule John, Miller James R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-10-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/5/1/88