QUESTION Why is there no mention here of all the work being done on biolarvicides - the low cost solution for malaria control? ANSWER Actually, we had a question a while ago about the ECOWAS program in West Africa, which centers around the use of biolarvicides. A link to that question, and the answer, is provided here: http://malaria.com/questions/ecowas-malaria. The most common form … [Read more...]
Malaria Mosquito Eggs
QUESTION Where do Anopheles mosquito lay their eggs? ANSWER Female Anopheles mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing, often stagnant, pools of fresh water. These larvae can be identified in ponds and puddles because unlike other mosquito larvae, they position themselves parallel with the surface of the water, allowing them to breathe air despite not having a respiratory siphon (instead, … [Read more...]
Anopheles Mosquito
QUESTION What does Anopheles looks like? ANSWER Mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles are responsible for all transmission of malaria in mammals, including to humans. They are night-feeding mosquitoes, usually biting between dusk and dawn, though they may also be active during the day in heavily shaded environments. Like all mosquitoes, Anopheles are usually found either as freshwater … [Read more...]