Infection of malaria (Anopheles gambiae s.s.) and filariasis (Culex quinquefasciatus) vectors with the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae.

Scholte, Ernst-Jan; N Njiru, Basilio; C Smallegange, Renate; Takken, Willem; G J Knols, Bart

doi:10.1186/1475-2875-2-29

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Infection of malaria (Anopheles gambiae s.s.) and filariasis (Culex quinquefasciatus) vectors with the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae.

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Ernst-Jan Scholte

Basilio N Njiru

Renate C Smallegange

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Current intra-domiciliary vector control depends on the application of residual insecticides and/or repellents. Although biological control agents have been developed against aquatic mosquito stages, none are available for adults. Following successful use of an entomopathogenic fungus ag...

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