Pathogens L11-14: Vector control - female anopheles

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Vector control - female anopheles

Alex Rapai · Accepted Answer

Widespread insecticide / larvicide. Destruction of breeding grounds. Indoor residual spraying. Long-acting insecticide treated bednets. Experimental approaches: 
– Endectocides (invermectin). 
– Sterile insect techniques.
– CRISPR/CAS9 gene drives. 
– Wolbachia infection.

Pathogens L11-14

Vector control - female anopheles

Widespread insecticide / larvicide. Destruction of breeding grounds. Indoor residual spraying. Long-acting insecticide treated bednets. Experimental approaches: – Endectocides (invermectin). – Sterile insect techniques. – CRISPR/CAS9 gene drives. – Wolbachia infection.

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