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Vectors of diseases

 

Many species of insects transmit diseases in humans and animals, while some are blood suckers that cause pain, irritation and allergies.  Sometimes, the arthropod borne diseases reach epidemic proportions when vector control becomes as important as the disease itself.  Detail studies of biology, seasonal history and transmission capacities of these vectors are very important for devising effective control strategies. The following vectors are described here:

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Medical Entomology

Many insects transmit diseases in humans or suck blood or cause nuisance and irritation and hence are undesirable and need eradication. The following insects are included in this section.

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