Vector control is the single most effective intervention for achieving a reduction in malaria transmission. Such vector control must be underpinned by a thorough understanding of which vector species are present in a particular area, the relative abundance of the various species, breeding site preference, feeding and resting behavior, insecticide susceptibility, data management, and interpretation, all of this then integrated into a holistic entomological surveillance program. Each of these elements requires specific knowledge and skills, to help program managers and public health entomologists tailor vector control solutions, reduce human-vector contact, and drive down malaria transmission. APMEN adds value to such capacity gaps which often occur in programmes, to achieve optimized levels of vector surveillance which is the foundation for effective vector control interventions.
Key topics
Day 2
- Indicators – which ones to collect?
- Sampling methods – which ones are appropriate?
Course instructor
Dr Neil Lobo, Research Professor, Department of Biological Sciences University of Notre Dame, USA
Targeted audience
Public Health Entomologists, technical manager, vector control staff, field entomologists and NMCP staff who are likely to be involved in the development of operational guidelines for the National Malaria Control Programme or Vector-Borne Disease Control Department.