Abstract

KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION ABOUT MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASES: A STUDY IN URBAN AND RUAL AREAS OF VISAKHAPATNAM DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

Ramprasad Bandangi*

ABSTRACT

Mosquitoes are the important global vectors transmitting diseases of human concern such as Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria, encephalitis and yellow fever, etc. Management of mosquito-borne diseases largely relies on the vector management because of the lack of effective medication and vaccination. Several strategies have been formulated and applied in the fields to control mosquitoes; yet there is a continued rise in Mosquito-Borne Diseases leading to sufferings and morbidities. Presently, chemical interventions are the most preferred methods which has impacted human health and the environment negatively. These issues have created a demand to devise novel approaches which can be used safely and effectively for mosquito management. Thus, several innovative mosquito control interventions have been devised based on genetic, physical and behavioral modifications in mosquitoes. This paper gives a comprehensive overview of the conventional, andnovel and innovative techniques devised for the control of mosquito vectors.

Keywords: Mosquito control, Mosquito-Borne Diseases, Mosquito management, Conventional strategies.