MALE MOSQUITO : A Zaddy and subaltern sex in the disease epidemiology and control

Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Author: B.K. Tyagi
Language: English
Edition: 1st Edition, 2023
ISBN: 9789394645783
Book Format: Book & eBook
Binding: Hard Bound
Pages: 232
Weight: 512 gm
Size: 6.50 x 9.50 x 0.50 inches
Book Type: Reference Book

About the Book:
The ‘Male Mosquito’ is a thought-provoking and innovative exploration of a subject often overlooked: the male mosquito. Typically considered of little value to humans, male mosquitoes are now emerging as highly dependable tools in the fight against mosquito-borne diseases, such as malaria, dengue, and Zika. This book offers an in-depth look at the practical utility of male mosquitoes in controlling their much more dangerous female counterparts.

The book sheds light on how biological knowledge about female mosquitoes often originates from the study of their male counterparts. From the evolutionary development of their genitalia to their vegetative feeding habits, male mosquitoes have proven to be crucial in advancing scientific understanding. Additionally, the book delves into the use of male mosquitoes as bio-tools, exploring their role as carriers of lethal genes (RIDL) and the impact of Wolbachia spp. in disease control.

Further, the pharmacological importance of male mosquitoes is also discussed, focusing on how their saliva contains anesthetic elements that could potentially be exploited for human benefit in the future.