Thomas, Matthew B. orcid.org/0000-0002-7684-0386 (2017) Biological control of human disease vectors:a perspective on challenges and opportunities. Biocontrol. pp. 61-69. ISSN 1386-6141
Abstract
Chemical insecticides are the mainstay of contemporary control of human disease vectors. However, the spread of insecticide resistance and the emergence of new disease threats are creating an urgent need for alternative tools. This perspective paper explores whether biological control might be able to make a greater contribution to vector control in the future, and highlights some of the challenges in taking a technology from initial concept through to operational use. The aim is to stimulate a dialogue within biocontrol and vector control communities, in order to make sure that biological control tools can realize their full potential.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2017, The Author(s). |
Keywords: | Biocontrol,Insecticide resistance,Integrated Vector Management,Mosquito,Vector-borne diseases |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Biology (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 17 Dec 2020 12:50 |
Last Modified: | 25 Dec 2024 00:24 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10526-017-9815-y |
Status: | Published online |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1007/s10526-017-9815-y |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:169150 |
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