Assessing Anopheles species collection techniques in a low malaria transmission area: implications for vector surveillance and control
This study highlights the importance of choosing appropriate mosquito collection methods based on specific entomological indicators and transmission dynamics. While CO<sub>2</sub>-baited tents provided the highest species richness, clay pots, despite yielding fewer mosquitoes, are effective for capturing outdoor resting malaria vectors. These findings suggest that a combination of collection methods is essential for inclusive malaria vector surveillance, facilitating tailored strategies for effective malaria control and resource optimization.
Authors
- Basil D. Brooke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8857-1304)
- Power Tshikae
- Givemore Munhenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8431-6947)
- Thabo Mashatola
- Theresa Taona Mazarire (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2194-3641)
- J. Govere (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1465-0912)
Institutions
- National Health Laboratory Service (ZA)
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- University of Pretoria (ZA)
- University of KwaZulu-Natal (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-025-05463-x
- Primary Topic
- Malaria Research and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
- National Research Foundation
- South African Medical Research Council
- International Atomic Energy Agency
- National Health Laboratory Service
- Medical Research Council