Entomology

Some bacteria are beneficial, like those present within the gut, while others cause diseases such as pneumonia or food poisoning. On the other hand, a parasite is host-dependent, causing harm

WHO has prescribed standards for entomological testing to assist the global fight against vector-borne diseases including malaria, dengue fever as well as Zika. Transmission of these diseases occurs via vectors

In today’s world, using pest control products is essential for homes where pests like insects, rodents, and other unwanted invaders pose a danger to health. However, while these products work

Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and has remained one of the major public health challenges in many parts of the world. Due to the

Aedes mosquito control strategies Among the five species of Aedes mosquitoes viz. Aedes albopictus, Aedes aegypti, Aedes  japonicus japonicus, Aedes koreicus, and Aedes atropalpus, the first two are considered to

In recent years, approximately 700 million people have been infected with mosquito-borne viruses such as dengue, Zika virus, chikungunya, and yellow fever. The use of mosquito repellents can be an

Have you ever applied an insecticide, only to find that it didn’t deliver the expected results? Are you curious about the variables that determine the true effectiveness of insecticides? Whether

Developing a mosquito repellent that lasts longer than a few hours could be a far-from-simple task for researchers and product developers. It involves more than mixing the right chemicals. It

Insect repellents act as armor for humans in the fight against biting insects such as mosquitoes, fleas and ticks. These insects may acquire and transfer diseases which not only pose

Arm-in-cage testing is an important testing method in entomology research designed to determine the efficacy of insect repellents. It measures the interaction between mosquitoes and the repellents under test in