ABSTRACT

Vector-borne diseases have increasingly emerged as significant causes of human illnesses worldwide, largely due to environmental changes (deforestation), population movements (migration and travelling), international trades, and buildup of drug resistance. These are presenting major challenge to the efficacy and use of conventional tools for controlling vector-borne diseases. Therefore, use of microbial approach for the control of vector-borne diseases is gaining importance. This book comprehensively reviews vector-borne diseases and their microbial control, emphasizing majorly on ecofriendly ways of microbial control.

chapter 1|16 pages

Microbial Biomolecules

Challenges to Control and Prevent Vector-Borne Diseases

part I|1 pages

Microbial Control of Mosquito Vector

chapter 2|8 pages

Autodissemination

Current and Future Potential in the Application of Entomopathogenic Fungi against Mosquito-Borne Diseases

chapter 9|13 pages

Paratransgenesis Involving Microbes

A New Avenue for the Control of Vector-Borne Diseases

chapter 12|19 pages

Wolbachia

An Effective Biocontrol Agent

chapter 13|12 pages

Microorganisms in the Management of Vectors

A Sustainable Ecological Approach

part II|1 pages

Microbial Control of Leishmania Vector

part III|1 pages

Microbial Control of Schistosomiasis Vector

part IV|1 pages

Microbial Control of Black Fly Vector

part V|1 pages

Microbial Control of Flea Vector