Browsing Journal 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 ... -
Analysis of arthropod bloodmeals using molecular genetic markers
Mukabana, WR; Takken, W; Knols, BG (Dept of Zoology, University of Nairobi, 2002)Little is known about the transmission dynamics of human malaria and other vector-borne diseases, partly because of the limited availability and distribution of appropriate tools for quantifying human-mosquito contact ... -
Development and field evaluation of a synthetic mosquito lure that is more attractive than humans
Okumu, F. O; Killeen, G. F; Ogoma, S; Biswaro, L; Smallegange, R. C; Mbeyela, E; Titus, E; Munk, C; Ngonyani, H; Takken, W; Mshinda, H; Mukabana, W. R; Moore, S. J (2010)Disease transmitting mosquitoes locate humans and other blood hosts by identifying their characteristic odor profiles. Using their olfactory organs, the mosquitoes detect compounds present in human breath, sweat and skins, ... -
Development and optimization of the Suna trap as a tool for mosquito monitoring and control
Hiscox; Otieno, B; Kibet, A; Mweresa, C K; Omusula, P; Geier, M; Rose, A; Mukabana, W R; Takken, W (University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Monitoring of malaria vector populations provides information about disease transmission risk, as well as measures of the effectiveness of vector control. The Suna trap is introduced and evaluated with regard ... -
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 ... -
The Effect Of Essential Oils Of Tagetes Minuta And Tithonia Diversifolia On On-host Behaviour Of The Brown Ear Tick Rhipicephalus Appendiculatus
Wanzala, Wycliffe; Hassanali, Ahmed; Mukabana, Richard; Takken, W (University of Nairobi, 2018)On-host behaviour of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus was studied in the field in Bungoma County in Kenya to evaluate the putative repellent effects of essential oils of Tagetes minuta and Tithonia diversifolia at its predilection ... -
Ethnoknowledge of Bukusu community on livestock tick prevention and control in Bungoma district, western Kenya
Wanzala, W; Takken, W; Mukabana, WR; Pala, AO; Hassanali, A (2012)To date, nomadic communities in Africa have been the primary focus of ethnoveterinary research. The Bukusu of western Kenya have an interesting history, with nomadic lifestyle in the past before settling down to either ... -
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 ... -
An exploratory survey of malaria prevalence and people's knowledge, attitudes and practices of mosquito larval source management for malaria control in western Kenya
Imbahale, SS; Fillinger, U; Githeko, A; Mukabana, WR; Takken, W (2010)A large proportion of mosquito larval habitats in urban and rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa are man-made. Therefore, community-based larval source management (LSM) could make a significant contribution to malaria ... -
Extent of digestion affects the success of amplifying human DNA from blood meals of Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae)
Mukabana, WR; Takken, W; Seda, P; Killeen, G.F; Hawley, WA; Knols, BG (2002)The success of distinguishing blood meal sources of Anopheles gambiae Giles through deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profiling was investigated by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification at the TC-11 and VWA human short ... -
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 ... -
Identification Of Candidate Volatiles That Affect The Behavioural Response Of The Malaria Mosquito Anopheles Gambiae Sensu Stricto To An Active Kairomone Blend: Laboratory And Semi-field Assays
Smallegange, RC; Bukovinszkin´e, GK; Otieno, B; Mbadi, PA; Takken, W; Mukabana, WR; vanLoon, JA (University of NairobiSchool of Biological Sciences, 2012)Anopheles gambiae Giles sensu stricto (Diptera: Culicidae) is the most important vector of human malaria in sub-Saharan Africa, affecting the lives of millions of people. Existing tools such as insecticide-treated nets and ... -
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 ... -
A novel synthetic odorant blend for trapping of malaria and other African mosquito species
Mukabana, W. R; Mweresa, C. K; Otieno, B; Omusula, P; Smallegange, R. C; van Loon, J. J; Takken, W (2012)Estimating the biting fraction of mosquitoes is of critical importance for risk assessment of malaria transmission. Here, we present a novel odor-based tool that has been rigorously assessed in semi-field assays and ... -
Repellent Activities of Essential Oils of Some Plants Used Traditionally to Control the Brown Ear Tick, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus.
Wanzala, W; Hassanali, A; Mukabana, WR; Takken, W (University of Nairobi, 2014-02)Essential oils of eight plants, selected after an ethnobotanical survey conducted in Bukusu community in Bungoma County, western Kenya (Tagetes minuta, Tithonia diversifolia, Juniperus procera, Solanecio mannii, Senna ... -
The role of breath and body odor in the relative attractiveness of humans to Anopheles gambiae
Mukabana, WR; Takken, W; Killeen, GF; Knols, BGJ (2004) -
The SolarMal Project: innovative mosquito trapping technology for malaria control
Hiscox, A; Maire, N; Kiche, I; Silkey, M; Homan, T; Oria, P; Mweresa, C; Otieno, B; Ayugi, M; Bousema, T; Sawa, P; Alaii, J; Smith, T; Leeuwis, C; Mukabana, W R; Takken, W (University of NairobiSchool of Biological and Physical Sciences, 2012) -
Understanding the long-lasting attraction of malaria mosquitoes to odor baits.
Mweresa, CK; Otieno, B; Omusula, P; Weldegergis, BT; Verhulst, NO; Dicke, M; Loon, van JJ; Takken, W; Mukabana, WR (University of Nairobi, 2015)The use of odor baits for surveillance and control of malaria mosquitoes requires robust dispensing tools. In this study, the residual activity of a synthetic mosquito attractant blend dispensed from nylon or low density ...