Publications by authors named "Edgar Mbeleya"
Article Synopsis
- Current malaria control strategies mainly use long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor spraying, but these methods are less effective against mosquitoes that bite outdoors, highlighting the need for new solutions.
- Researchers modified a device called the mosquito landing box (MLB) to release a synthetic repellent, transfluthrin, using a solar-powered mechanism, aiming to protect people from outdoor-biting mosquitoes in the early evening.
- In tests, the transfluthrin created a protective bubble that reduced mosquito bites by 68.9%, demonstrating its effectiveness, although it showed limited mortality among the mosquitoes.
