Comparative performance of the Mbita trap, CDC light trap and the human landing catch in the sampling of <it>Anopheles arabiensis</it>, <it>An. funestus </it>and culicine species in a rice irrigation in western Kenya

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mosquitoes sampling is an important component in malaria control. However, most of the methods used have several shortcomings and hence there is a need to develop and calibrate new methods. The Mbita trap for capturing host-seeking m...

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Main Authors: Ndegwa Paul N, Irungu Lucy W, Oulo David O, Misiani Gedion O, Mathenge Evan M, Smith Tom A, Killeen Gerry F, Knols Bart GJ
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-01-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/4/1/7