Biological Control Strategies for Mosquito Vectors of Arboviruses

Biological Control Strategies for Mosquito Vectors of Arboviruses

Historically, biological control utilizes predatory species and pathogenic microorganisms to reduce the population of mosquitoes as disease vectors. This is particularly important for the control of mosquito-borne arboviruses, which normally do not have specific antiviral therapies available. Althou...

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Main Authors: Yan-Jang S. Huang, Stephen Higgs, Dana L. Vanlandingham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-02-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
arboviruses
mosquitoes
predators
entomopathogenic microorganisms
Wolbachia
genetically modified mosquitoes
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/8/1/21

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