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Sustainable control of Anopheles mosquito population
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posted on 2023-06-08, 17:39 authored by Fina Otosi Faithpraise, Chris ChatwinChris Chatwin, Joseph Obu, Babatunde Olawale, Rupert YoungRupert Young, Phil BirchPhil BirchDespite the widespread use of insecticides, community engagement programmes and preventive measures mosquito borne diseases are growing and new tools to prevent the spread of disease are urgently needed. An alternative control measure for the eradication of Anopheles mosquitoes is suggested by the use of a Sustainable Control Model, which demonstrates the capability of Odonata, a natural beneficial predator, to exercise control over Anopheles mosquitoes in less than 140 days.
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Environment, Ecology & ManagementISSN
2051-2945Publisher
Science and Knowledge publishing Corperation LimitedPublisher URL
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3Volume
2014Page range
1-19Department affiliated with
- Engineering and Design Publications
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2014-06-24First Open Access (FOA) Date
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2014-06-23Usage metrics
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