Development and Survival of Anopheles gambiae Eggs in Drying Soil: Influence of the Rate of Drying, Egg Age, and Soil Type

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2004

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

20

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

243-247

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - J. I . Shililu, W. B. Grueber, C. M. Mbogo, J. I. Githure, L. M. Riddiford, J. C. Beier

 

Abstract

Little is known about the contribution made by the egg stage of African malaria vectors to therapid rise in adult populations following the onset of seasonal rains. To examine this issue, we evaluated theviabitlty of Anopheles gambiae eggs in drying soil in the laboratory. Survival data were collected...

Notes

Author(s) - J. I . Shililu, W. B. Grueber, C. M. Mbogo, J. I. Githure, L. M. Riddiford, J. C. Beier