South Africa investigates sterilising mosquitoes in anti-malaria drive: A close-up of a female Anopheles arabiensis feeding. Author suppliedSouth Africa is one of four southern African countries aiming to eliminate malaria transmission by 2023. Indoor residual spraying using DDT and pyrethroid insecticides constitutes the backbone of South Africa’s malaria control programmes. … [Read more...] about South Africa investigates sterilising mosquitoes in anti-malaria drive | The Conversation
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Scientists design a novel formula that repels and kills mosquitoes | The Conversation
Scientists design a novel formula that repels and kills mosquitoes: Mosquitoes have started developing resistance to topical repellents. ShutterstockLong-lasting insecticide treated nets and indoor spraying are the main malaria vector control interventions recommended by the World Health Organisation. Both target mosquitoes that feed indoors. The challenge is that a … [Read more...] about Scientists design a novel formula that repels and kills mosquitoes | The Conversation
Seven things worth knowing about mosquitoes | The Conversation
Anopheles Gambiae, one of three mosquitoes found in Africa that transmit malaria. shutterstockThis article is part of a series The Conversation Africa is running as part of the South African Development Community malaria week. You can read the rest of the series here. 1. Not all mosquitoes bite. The female mosquitoes are the dangerous ones. They bite and draw blood. Male … [Read more...] about Seven things worth knowing about mosquitoes | The Conversation
