Browsing Biomed Full Text Articles by Author "Irungu, LW"
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Comparative performance of the Mbita trap, CDC light trap and the human landing catch in the sampling of Anopheles arabiensis, An. funestusand culicine species in a rice irrigation in western Kenya
Mathenge, EM; Misiani, GO; Oulo, DO; Irungu, LW; Ndegwa, PN.; Smith, TA; Killeen, GF; Knols, BGJ (2005-01-25)Mosquitoes sampling is an important component in malaria control. However, most of the methods used have several shortcomings and hence there is a need to develop and calibrate new methods. The Mbita trap for capturing ... -
Host choice and multiple blood feeding behaviour of malaria vectors and other anophelines in Mwea rice scheme, Kenya
Muriu, SM; Muturi, EJ; Shililu, JI; Mbogo, CM; Mwangangi, JM; Jacob, BG; Irungu, LW; Mukabana, RW; Githure, JI; Novak, RJ (2008-02-29)BACKGROUND: Studies were conducted between April 2004 and February 2006 to determine the blood-feeding pattern of Anopheles mosquitoes in Mwea Kenya. METHODS: Samples were collected indoors by pyrethrum spay catch ...