[afro-nets] Mosquito/Malaria Control (11)

[Bill Nesler <sdbc@hur.midco.net>]

Mosquito/Malaria Control (11)
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Hi Maurice,

In your last e-mail you said that some studies have shown that
bednets may change the anopheles biting pattern. I believe this
could well be true. If the female cannot take the required blood
meal, her eggs won't become viable. This would likely pass on
(genetically) different feeding habits in those mosquitoes that
succeed in getting the necessary blood meal. If you could send
me any more info on these studies it would be greatly appreci-
ated.

Thanks,

Bill Nesler
mailto:sdbc@hur.midco.net