Publications by authors named "Noel Makungwa"
Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles funestus sensu stricto mosquitoes are major East African malaria vectors. Understanding their dispersal and population structure is critical for developing effective malaria control tools. Three mark-release-recapture (MRR) experiments were conducted for 51 nights to assess daily survival and flight range of An.
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- This study examines the effectiveness and durability of two insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) – Interceptor and Interceptor G2 – against mosquito strains in Tanzania, focusing on their performance after washing.
- Interceptor G2, which features dual adulticides and is designed for resistance management, outperformed Interceptor in tests involving free-flying mosquitoes but showed lower mortality rates in restricted flight conditions.
- Four bioassay methods were used to assess the nets' efficacy, highlighting that in free-flying scenarios, Interceptor G2 led to higher mosquito mortality, particularly when mosquitoes had increased contact with the treated fabric.