Vector Control
Understanding vector mating behavior is exploited in several vector control strategies
Vector Control
- Eradication of mosquito breeding sites .
- Larvicidal measures :Chemical control ( temephos, fenthion ).
- Mosquito larvicidal oils.
- Removal of aquatic plants ( Pistia ) to control Mansonia mosquitoes.
- Adult mosquito control :Use of DDT, pyrethroids, insecticides .
Vector Control
- Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs)
- Indoor residual spraying (IRS)
- Elimination of mosquito breeding sites
What our notes say
- Understanding vector mating behavior is exploited in several vector control strategies (Bacteriology and Entomology Main Exam)
- The advantage of insect growth regulators (IGRs) in vector control is that they: (Medical Entomology MCQs 2 — Parasitology)
- Which of the following is an example of environmental management in vector control?A. (Medical Entomology MCQs 2)
- The advantage of insect growth regulators (IGRs) in vector control is that they:A. (Medical Entomology MCQs 2)
- Highly target-specific (safe for humans, fish, and most non-target insects), making it an environmentally preferred larvicide for malaria/dengue vector control programs (Bacteriology and Entomology Supplementary Exam)
- A core pillar of malaria vector control programs globally, alongside insecticide-treated bed nets (Bacteriology and Entomology Supplementary Exam)
Study material on Vector Control
- Medical Entomology Questions
- Medical Bacteriology And Parasitology End Year 2024/2025
- Medical Entomology MCQs 2
- Medical Bacteriology and Entomology Exam 2020/2021 MCQs
- Bacteriology and Entomology Supplementary Exam
- Medical Entomology MCQs 2 — Parasitology
- Malaria
- Medical Entomology and Vector Control
Practice questions on Vector Control
Which of the following best describes the strategy of zooprophylaxis in vector control?
- Using insecticides to kill vectors that feed on animals
- Diverting vectors to feed on animals instead of humans
- Vaccinating animals against vector-borne diseases
- Using animal blood to attract vectors to traps
- Usually mediated by non-specific mechanisms
Answer: B. Zooprophylaxis involves diverting zoophilic vectors away from humans by providing alternative animal hosts, thereby reducing human-vector contact and disease transmission. ---