Molecular Identification of Mosquito Vectors and Their Management

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Molecular Identification of Mosquito Vectors and Their Management is written by Tapan Kumar Barik and published by Springer Nature. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 9811594562 (ISBN 10) and 9789811594564 (ISBN 13).

This book summarizes the recent advancements in identifying the mosquito vectors and discusses various strategies for their control. The book describes various molecular taxonomic methods, including DNA barcoding and single nucleotide polymorphism-based machine learning approach, which are used for the identification of mosquito vectors. It also presents the various mosquito control methods, namely, phytochemicals, Bacillus thuringiensis toxins, nanotechnology, biological control agents, and environmental management strategies. It also highlights the importance of various repellents that are used for protection from different kinds of mosquito vectors. Finally, the book offers a comprehensive yet representative description of challenges associated with mosquito vector-borne diseases. The book is a useful resource for medical entomologists, health workers, and researchers working in mosquito-control and vector-borne diseases.