Impact of invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus (Asteraceae) on mosquito abundance and plant-feeding behavior in an arboviral endemic region in Kenya
Our findings indicate that P. hysterophorus has a notable impact on mosquito population composition and stimulates sugar-feeding behavior among important vector species. This IAS acts as a sustainable nutritional source, potentially enhancing mosquito survival, extending vector activity in dry seasons, and heightening the risk of arboviral disease transmission. The findings highlight the critical need to integrate invasive plant management within comprehensive mosquito control strategies.
Authors
- Christian Borgemeister (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8067-0335)
- Sandra Junglen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3799-6011)
- Tatenda Chiuya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9077-7125)
- Eric Maurice Fèvre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8931-4986)
- Tasneem Osman
Institutions
- University of Bonn (DE)
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (DE)
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin (DE)
- International Livestock Research Institute (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2025-12-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-07174-3
- Primary Topic
- Allelopathy and phytotoxic interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00