A study on the role of aedes mosquitoes in arboviruses and SARS-CoV-2 infection: A new challenge.

Chikungunya, Zika, Dengue Viruses, and now Novel Coronavirus are global health challenges that cause human diseases ranging from febrile illnesses to death. Most of these viruses are mainly vectored by mosquitoes worldwide. Molecular detection of arboviruses was made in female Aedes mosquito pools caught from all the seven districts by using a reliable molecular technique, "RT-PCR.

Evaluation of Larvicidal Efficacy of (Castor) Plant Extract and Synthesized Green Silver Nanoparticles against .

Background: mosquitoes are the most important group of vectors having ability of transmitting pathogens including arboviruses that can cause serious diseases like Chikungunya fever, Dengue fever and Zika virus in human. Biosynthesis and the use of green silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is an important step in the search of reliable and ecofriendly control of these vectors.

Methods: In this study an aqueous leaves extract of (castor) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) synthesized from this extract were evaluated as larvicidal agent for 2 and 3 instar larvae of the .

Evaluation of larvicidal efficacy of (Castor) and synthesized green silver nanoparticles against L.

mosquitoes are the most important group of vectors that transmit pathogens, including arboviruses, and cause human diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever, Zika virus, and Chikungunya. Biosynthesis and the use of green silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) is a vital step to identify reliable and eco-friendly controls for these vectors. In this study, (.

Effect of Climatic Conditions and Water Bodies on Population Dynamics of the Dengue Vector, (Diptera: Culicidae).

Background: The population of mosquitoes is mainly influenced by the biotic and abiotic factors. Although was reported until 1960's in the Punjab, Pakistan, the population has increased dramatically since 2009 and caused severe epidemics in 2011 due to heavy floods and rains. Thus, this study was carried out to know the effect of biotic and abiotic factors on the population of .

Genetic Analysis of Using Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) Markers from Dengue Outbreaks in Pakistan.

Background: Keeping in view the havoc situation of dengue fever in Pakistan, the current study was designed to demonstrate the genetic variations, gene flow and rate of migration from Lahore and Faisalabad.

Methods: The larvae were collected from both natural and artificial breeding places from each collection site. The adult mosquitoes were collected by means of sweep net and battery-operated aspirator.

Paederus beetles: the agent of human dermatitis.

Background: Rove beetles of the genus Paederus cause dermatitis when they come in contact with human skin. This condition is prevalent in some tropical and subtropical regions, such as in northern Pakistan, where it was recorded for the first time by US troops. Despite much research from other countries on this subject, few studies, mostly clinical, have been performed in a Pakistani context.