Insects as disease vectors: Historical and contemporary analysis of entomological warfare
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DOI: 10.1007/s13280-025-02212-x
Abstract: Entomological warfare has been known since ancient civilizations used insects to spread disease among enemies. Advances in science and technology have enhanced the potential for using insects as vectors for viruses and toxins in warfare,… read more here.
Keywords: disease vectors; entomological warfare; warfare; insects disease ... See more keywords
Reproductive aspects of Chagas disease vectors (Hemiptera, Triatominae) with anatomical teratologies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2018.05.022
Abstract: As Chagas disease has no cure, vector control is the most effective method of preventing this neglected disease. Generally the anatomical teratologies are associated with hormonal dysfunction of the corpus allatum (juvenile hormone), presents genetic… read more here.
Keywords: disease vectors; reproductive aspects; aspects chagas; disease ... See more keywords
The Evolutionary Origin of Diversity in Chagas Disease Vectors.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pt.2016.11.002
Abstract: Chagas disease is amongst the ten most important neglected tropical diseases but knowledge on the diversification of its vectors, Triatominae (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), is very scarce. Most Triatominae species occur in the Americas, and are all… read more here.
Keywords: disease vectors; evolutionary origin; disease; origin diversity ... See more keywords
Diversity and spatiotemporal distribution of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) with emphasis on disease vectors across agroecological areas of Kerala, India
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-16357-y
Abstract: Mosquitoes are important vectors of several diseases that significantly impact public health globally. This multi-district mosquito survey revealed the diversity and distribution of mosquito species across varied agroecological areas in Kerala, India. Immature and adult… read more here.
Keywords: disease vectors; distribution; kerala india; agroecological areas ... See more keywords
Ecological and physiological thermal niches to understand distribution of Chagas disease vectors in Latin America
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DOI: 10.1111/mve.12262
Abstract: In order to assess how triatomines (Hemiptera, Reduviidae), Chagas disease vectors, are distributed through Latin America, we analysed the relationship between the ecological niche and the limits of the physiological thermal niche in seven species… read more here.
Keywords: disease vectors; tolerance; disease; chagas disease ... See more keywords
Potential geographic displacement of Chagas disease vectors under climate change
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DOI: 10.1111/mve.12810
Abstract: Climate change is projected to profoundly alter global biodiversity with significant implications for vector‐borne disease dynamics. In tropical regions, rising temperatures and shifting precipitation patterns influence the distribution and behaviour of insect disease vectors, thereby… read more here.
Keywords: disease; climate change; vector; disease vectors ... See more keywords
Putting behaviors into context for vector-borne diseases: Examining behaviors that may reduce exposure to disease vectors
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0013365
Abstract: Understanding why people adopt or ignore vector-borne disease (VBD) preventive measures is key to better risk assessment and control. However, little is known about why some households adopt preventive practices while others do not, which… read more here.
Keywords: disease; vector borne; disease vectors; may reduce ... See more keywords
Biology, Control and Zoonotic Role of Disease Vectors
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12060797
Abstract: Vector-borne diseases result from the transmission of pathogens, including bacteria, parasites or viruses, by different hematophagous insects such as mosquitoes, phlebotomine sandflies, black flies, ticks, fleas, lice and triatomines, among others [...] read more here.
Keywords: zoonotic role; biology control; disease vectors; control zoonotic ... See more keywords
Giving Wings to Sustainability: Brazil Needs to Consider Bats as Suppressors of Agricultural Pests and Tropical Disease Vectors
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DOI: 10.3390/su16145858
Abstract: Insect-eating bats play a crucial role in agriculture and public health by suppressing populations of agricultural pests and disease vectors. These ecosystem services promoted by insect-eating bats are essential in a world that seeks sustainability… read more here.
Keywords: eating bats; disease vectors; agricultural pests; insect eating ... See more keywords