Archives


International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences Review Article

Advances in mosquito management and control: A mini review

Palthangam Ganesan, Lavanya R, Nafisa Farheen, Nivedha S and Aswini L

Year : 2025 | Pages: 122-126

doi: https://doi.org/10.55126/ijzab.2025.v10.i06.SP028

Received on: 18/09/2025

Revised on: 23/10/2025

Accepted on: 27/10/2025

Published on: 15/11/2025

  • Palthangam Ganesan, Lavanya R, Nafisa Farheen, Nivedha S and Aswini L( 2025).

    Advances in mosquito management and control: A mini review

    . International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences, 10( 6), 122-126.

  • click to view the cite format


Abstract

Mosquito-borne diseases remain among the most persistent global health challenges, causing extensive morbidity and mortality in tropical and subtropical regions. The intensifying effects of urbanization, climate change, and insecticide resistance have complicated conventional control efforts, necessitating the adoption of more integrated, sustainable, and technology-driven management approaches. This mini-review summarizes current advances in mosquito management, focusing on integrated vector management (IVM), biological and genetic control methods, environmental modification, and digital surveillance innovations. Recent progress in Wolbachia-based biocontrol, sterile insect techniques (SIT), and predictive GIS- and AI-driven monitoring systems has significantly improved the precision and sustainability of vector suppression programs. Despite these advances, challenges persist due to inconsistent field implementation, resource limitations, and the ecological adaptability of key vector species such as Aedes aegypti and Anopheles gambiae. Strengthening community participation, improving resistance monitoring, and integrating novel technologies with existing control frameworks are essential for achieving long-term vector suppression and disease reduction.

Keywords

Mosquito management, Integrated vector control, Aedes aegypti, Wolbachia, Sterile insect technique

  • Full Article PDF ( 19)

  • View HTML Article
  • Copy Rights

    © The Author(s) 2025. This article is published by International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (creativecommons.org), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.