Mosquitoes are insects belonging to the order Diptera and family Culicidae. They are
distributed worldwide and include approximately 3500 species, of which about 300 have …

Background Organophosphates and pyrethroids are used widely in Brazil to control Aedes
aegypti, the main vector of dengue viruses, under the auspices of the National Programme …

Zika virus (ZIKV) is a flavivirus that has recently been associated with an increased
incidence of neonatal microcephaly and other neurological disorders. The virus is primarily …

Rapid emergence of most vector-borne diseases (VBDs) may be associated with range
expansion of vector populations. Culex quinquefasciatus Say 1823 is a potential vector of …

Zika virus is an emerging pathogen that has recently been causing serious epidemics
around the world. Cases of Zika virus disease were reported in Micronesia in 20071 and …

Insecticide resistance is one of the main problems in vector control programs. Because
insects have developed resistance to all classes of available chemical insecticides, a proper …

Abstract In 2000, Brazil reported 180,137 cases of dengue,≈ 80% of the total in the
Americas. However, little is known about gene flow among the vector populations in Brazil …

The extensive use of insecticides for vector control has led to the development of insecticide
resistance in Aedes aegypti populations on a global scale, which has significantly …

Background The continued use of chemical insecticides in the context of the National
Program of Dengue Control in Brazil has generated a high selective pressure on the natural …

Background Aedes aegypti is the vector of dengue virus, and its control is essential to
prevent disease transmission. Among the agents available to control this species …