Spectroscopy-based techniques are emerging diagnostic and surveillance tools for
mosquito-borne diseases. This review has consolidated and summarised recent research in the …

… We also thank MT Petersen and I. Dias da Silveira for technical support. Lastly, we thank the
… We also thank MT Petersen and I. Dias da Silveira for technical support. Lastly, we thank the …

Mosquito control with bednets, residual sprays or fumigation remains the most effective tool
for preventing vector-borne diseases such as malaria, dengue and Zika, though there are no …

The release of Wolbachia infected mosquitoes is likely to form a key component of disease
control strategies in the near future. We investigated the potential of using near-infrared …

Background Epidemiological surveys of malaria currently rely on microscopy, polymerase
chain reaction assays (PCR) or rapid diagnostic test kits for Plasmodium infections (RDTs). …

Estimating the age distribution of mosquito populations is crucial for assessing their capacity
to transmit disease and for evaluating the efficacy of available vector control programs. This …

Background A number of mosquito vectors bite and rest outdoors, which contributes to sustained
residual malaria transmission in endemic areas. Spatial repellents are thought to create …

Background Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is currently complementing techniques to
age-grade mosquitoes. NIRS classifies lab-reared and semi-field raised mosquitoes into < or …

Assessing the health and wellbeing of animals in their natural habitats is a critical yet difficult
aspect of species management and conservation. Non- and minimally invasive techniques …

After mating, female mosquitoes need animal blood to develop their eggs. In the process of
acquiring blood, they may acquire pathogens, which may cause different diseases in …