Browsing Biomed Full Text Articles by Author "Takken, W"
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A longitudinal study on Anopheles mosquito larval abundance in distinct geographical and environmental settings in western Kenya
Imbahale, SS; Paaijmans, KP; Mukabana, WR; van Lammeren, R; Githeko, AK; Takken, W (2011-04-10)As the ecology of mosquito larvae can be complex there is need to develop a rational framework for undertaking larval ecological studies. Local environmental characteristics, such as altitude, climate and land use, can ... -
Allomonal effect of breath contributes to differential attractiveness of humans to the African malaria vector Anopheles gambiae
Mukabana, WR; Takken, W; Killeen, GF; Knols, BGJ (2004-01-29)Removal of exhaled air from total body emanations or artificially standardising carbon dioxide (CO2) outputs has previously been shown to eliminate differential attractiveness of humans to certain blackfly (Simuliidae) and ... -
Development of environmental tools for Anopheline larval control
Imbahale, SS; Mweresa, CK; Takken, W; Mukabana, WR (2011-07-06)Abstract Background Malaria mosquitoes spend a considerable part of their life in the aquatic stage, rendering them vulnerable to interventions directed to aquatic habitats. Recent successes of mosquito larval ... -
Evaluation of low density polyethylene and nylon for delivery of synthetic mosquito attractants
Mukabana, WR; Mweresa, CK; Omusula, P; Orindi, BO; Smallegange, RC; van Loon, JJA; Takken, W (2012-09-19)Abstract Background Synthetic odour baits present an unexploited potential for sampling, surveillance and control of malaria ... -
Host-specific cues cause differential attractiveness of Kenyan men to the African malaria vector Anopheles gambiae
Mukabana, WR; Takken, W; Coe, R; Knols, BGJ (2002-12-06)Abstract Background Many studies have suggested that variability in the attractiveness of humans to host-seeking mosquitoes ... -
Improvement of a synthetic lure for Anopheles gambiae using compounds produced by human skin microbiota
Verhulst, N O; Mbadi, P A; Kiss, G B; Mukabana, W R; van Loon, J J A; Takken, W; Smallegange, R C (2011-02-08)Abstract Background Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto is considered to be highly anthropophilic and volatiles of human origin provide essential cues during its host-seeking behaviour. A synthetic blend of three human-derived ... -
Integrated mosquito larval source management reduces larval numbers in two highland villages in western Kenya
Imbahale, SS; Githeko, A; Mukabana, WR; Takken, W (2012-05-18)AbstractBackgroundIn western Kenya, malaria remains one of the major health problems and its control remains an important public health measure. Malaria control is by either use of drugs to treat patients infected with ...