ISBN : 9780443214615
Author : B. Vaseeharan
Publisher : Academic Press
Year : 2025
Language : English
Type : Book
Description : In addition to extensively discussing the mosquito’s role as a vector, the book emphasizes cutting-edge population control strategies, including genetic modifications, microbial interventions, and community-based efforts. It also addresses the global scale of vector-borne diseases, providing actionable insights into prevention methods, surveillance systems, and the urgent need for interdisciplinary collaboration. Covers the aedes aegypti mosquito, including its lifecycle, biology, and competence as a vector for diseases such as Zika virus and Dengue fever Outlines strategies for population control to prevent vector-borne illnesses, along with potential challenges in control methods Offers the latest, state-of-the-art information to entomologists, ecologists, and biologists working at research facilities and government agencies