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Seasonal change and influence of environmental variables on host-seeking activity of the biting midge Culicoides sonorensis at a southern California dairy, USA
BackgroundAs a primary vector of bluetongue virus (BTV) in the US, seasonal abundance and diel flight activity of Culicoides sonorensis has been...
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Effect of ultraviolet LED and trap height on catches of host-seeking anopheline mosquitoes by using a low-cost passive light trap in northeast Brazil
Light traps have been widely used for monitoring malaria vectors, although drawbacks remain. In this context, new tools and attractants are always...
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The application of next-generation sequence-based DNA barcoding for bloodmeal detection in host-seeking wild-caught Ixodes scapularis nymphs
ObjectiveOur objective was to apply next-generation sequence-based DNA barcoding to identify the remnant larval bloodmeals in wild-caught...
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Screening for odorant receptor genes expressed in Aedes aegypti involved in host-seeking, blood-feeding and oviposition behaviors
BackgroundAedes aegypti is one of the most important vectors of zoonotic diseases worldwide, and its survival and reproductive processes depend...
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Evaluating putative repellent ‘push’ and attractive ‘pull’ components for manipulating the odour orientation of host-seeking malaria vectors in the peri-domestic space
BackgroundNovel malaria vector control approaches aim to combine tools for maximum protection. This study aimed to evaluate novel and re-evaluate...
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A zooprophylaxis strategy using l-lactic acid (Abate) to divert host-seeking malaria vectors from human host to treated non-host animals
BackgroundZooprophylaxis is a technique in which blood-seeking vectors are diverted to non-host animals in order to lower blood-feeding rates on...
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Next-generation neuropeptide Y receptor small-molecule agonists inhibit mosquito-biting behavior
BackgroundFemale Aedes aegypti mosquitoes can spread disease-causing pathogens when they bite humans to obtain blood nutrients required for egg...
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Evaluation of human-baited double net trap and human-odour-baited CDC light trap for outdoor host-seeking malaria vector surveillance in Kenya and Ethiopia
BackgroundSurveillance of outdoor host-seeking malaria vectors is crucial to monitor changes in vector biting behaviour and evaluate the impact of...
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Genetic and behavioral differences between above and below ground Culex pipiens bioforms
Efficiency of mosquito-borne disease transmission is dependent upon both the preference and fidelity of mosquitoes as they seek the blood of...
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A formative cross-sectional study to assess caregiver’s health-seeking behaviour and knowledge surrounding malaria, and understand the burden of malaria among children under-five in conflict-affected communities of Cameroon
BackgroundMalaria remains a major global health problem often worsened by political instability and armed conflict. The purpose of the study was to...
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Behavioral interactions of bed bugs with long-lasting pyrethroid-treated bed nets: challenges for vector control
BackgroundWidespread vector control has been essential in reducing the global incidence and prevalence of malaria, despite now stalled progress....
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Smelly interactions: host-borne volatile organic compounds triggering behavioural responses in mosquitoes, sand flies, and ticks
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are chemicals emitted as products of cell metabolism, which reflects the physiological and pathological conditions...
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Quantifying late-stage host-seeking behaviour of Anopheles gambiae at the insecticidal net interface using a baited-box bioassay
BackgroundInsecticide-treated nets (ITNs) are losing efficacy against pyrethroid-resistant malaria vector populations throughout Africa. Safeguarding...
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A field-based modeling study on ecological characterization of hourly host-seeking behavior and its associated climatic variables in Aedes albopictus
BackgroundThe global spread of mosquito-borne diseases (MBD) has presented increasing challenges to public health. The transmission of MBD is mainly...
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Effects of La Crosse virus infection on the host-seeking behavior and levels of two neurotransmitters in Aedes triseriatus
BackgroundLa Crosse virus (LACV) infection has been shown to manipulate the blood-feeding behaviors of its main vector, Aedes triseriatus . Here, we...
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The potential role of the Asian bush mosquito Aedes japonicus as spillover vector for West Nile virus in the Netherlands
BackgroundIn recent years the Asian bush mosquito Aedes japonicus has invaded Europe, including the Netherlands. This species is a known vector for...
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Human biting mosquitoes and implications for West Nile virus transmission
BackgroundWest Nile virus (WNV), primarily vectored by mosquitoes of the genus Culex , is the most important mosquito-borne pathogen in North...
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Malaria mosquitoes acquire and allocate cattle urine to enhance life history traits
BackgroundNutrient acquisition and allocation integrate foraging and life-history traits in insects. To compensate for the lack of a particular...
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Effects of vegetation densities on the performance of attractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) for malaria vector control: a semi-field study
BackgroundAttractive targeted sugar baits (ATSBs) control sugar-feeding mosquitoes with oral toxicants, and may effectively complement core malaria...
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Metabarcoding reveals low prevalence of microsporidian infections in castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus)
BackgroundMicrosporidia is a large group of eukaryotic obligate intracellular spore-forming parasites, of which 17 species can cause microsporidiosis...
