Environmental & Physical Sciences

Vertical transmission of naturally occurring Bunyamwera and insect-specific flavivirus infections in mosquitoes from islands and mainland shores of Lakes Victoria and Baringo in Kenya

Abstract: Many arboviruses transmitted by mosquitoes have been implicated as caus

Metarhizium anisopliae infection reduces Trypanosoma congolense reproduction in Glossina fuscipes fuscipes and its ability to acquire or transmit the parasite

Abstract: Background: Tsetse fly-borne trypanosomiasis remains a significant prob

Sugar-fermenting yeast as an organic source of carbon dioxide to attract the malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae

Abstract: Background:Carbon dioxide (CO2) plays an important role in the host-see

Mosquito Species Succession and Physicochemical Factors Affecting Their Abundance in Rice Fields in Mwea, Kenya

Abstract: The succession of mosquito species and abiotic factors affecting their

Effect of Discriminative Plant-sugar Feeding on the Survival and Fecundity of Anopheles gambiae

Abstract: Background: A previous study showed for Anopheles gambiae s.s. a gradat

Monooxygenase Levels and Knockdown Resistance (kdr) Allele Frequencies in Anopheles Gambiae and Anopheles Arabiensis in Kenya

Abstract: ABSTRACT Pyrethroid-treated bed-nets and indoor spray are important com

Mosquito larvicidal constituents from Lantana viburnoides sp viburnoides var kisi (A. rich) Verdc (Verbenaceae)

Abstract: Background & objectives: Lantana viburnoides sp viburnoides var kis

Constant Temperature and time Period Effects on Anopheles gambiae Egg Hatching

Abstract: Anopheles gambiae Giles sensu stricto (Diptera: Culicidae) egg developm

Bugs with Backpacks Deter Vision-guided Predation by Jumping Spiders

Abstract: As a case study of how insects use masks as a defence against vision-gu

Host plant forensics and olfactory-based detection in Afro-tropical mosquito disease vectors

Abstract: The global spread of vector-borne diseases remains a worrying public he

Studies of Transgenic Mosquitoes in Disease-Endemic Countries: Preparation of Containment Facilities

Abstract: Novel approaches to area-wide control of vector species offer promise a

When it looks and walks like an ant. Learning & Behavior

Abstract: Some jumping spiders (family Salticidae) bear a striking resemblance to

Edible insect value chains in Africa

Abstract: This special issue was organised in the context of the 22nd meeting of

Vision-based Ability of an Ant-mimicking Jumping Spider to Discriminate Between Models, Conspecific Individuals and Prey

Abstract: Myrmarachne assimilis, an ant-like (myrmecomorphic) jumping spider (Ara

Spatial panorama of malaria prevalence in Africa under climate change and interventions scenarios. International

Abstract: Background: Malaria is highly sensitive to climatic variables and is st

Push-pull technology enhances resilience to climate change and prevents land degradation: Perceptions of adopters in western Kenya

Abstract: Climate change and land degradation adversely affect food security in s

Advances in insects for food and feed

Abstract: This Special Issue presents the outcomes from the 23rd African Associat

Plant nutrient quality impacts survival and reproductive fitness of the dengue vector Aedes aegypti

Abstract: Background: In a recent study using DNA barcoding, we identifed the pla

Blood-red colour as a prey choice cue for mosquito specialist predators

Abstract: Specialist predators are innately and distinctively proficient at targe

A randomized, double-blind placebo-control study assessing the protective efficacy of an odour-based ‘push–pull’ malaria vector control strategy in reducing human-vector contact

Abstract: Novel malaria vector control strategies targeting the odour-orientation

Evaluation of the solar-powered Silver Bullet 2.1 (Lumin 8) light trap for sampling malaria vectors in western Kenya

Abstract: Background Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) light traps

Microsporidia MB in the primary malaria vector Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto is avirulent and undergoes maternal and horizontal transmission

Abstract: Background The demonstration that the recently discovered Anopheles sym

A review of edible saturniidae (Lepidoptera) caterpillars in Africa

Abstract: Background Edible saturniids constitute an important component of tradi

The potential contribution and challenges of edible grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) to food and nutrition security in Uganda- a literature review

Abstract: Insects are being considered a sustainable protein food source for the

Patterns of Aedes aegypti abundance, survival, human-blood feeding and relationship with dengue risk, Kenya

Abstract: Dengue virus (DENV) transmission risk is influenced by the bionomic tra

Root exudate chemical cues of an invasive plant modulate oviposition behavior and survivorship of a malaria mosquito vector

Abstract: Gravid female Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes identify suitable ovipositio

Mosquitoes Larvicidal Activity of Ocimum kilimandscharicum Oil Formulation under Laboratory and Field-Simulated Conditions

Abstract: Mosquitoes are vectors of many severe diseases, including malaria, yell

Attraction of the Mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) to a 3-Part Phytochemical Blend in a Mesocosm

Abstract: Aedes aegypti (L.) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse) mosquitoes of both sexe

Editorial: Novel Insights Into Female Post-Mating Physiology in Insects

Abstract: Mating deeply affects female physiology and behavior. The major factors

Invasion risk by fruit trees mealybug Rastrococcus invadens (Williams) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) under climate warming

Abstract: The mango mealybug Rastrococcus invadens (Williams) (Homoptera: Pseudoc