Anopheles 3rd instar larvae predation by local cyclopoid copepod, Mesocyclops scrassus to prevent malaria in Telangana State

Gujju Gandhi; V Ravi Shankar; K Bhanu Prakash

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v7nS1.14300

Authors

Gujju Gandhi
ggandhiphd@gmail.com
Project Scientist, CSIR-NEERI
Ravi Shankar V Department of Zoology, SR & BGNR Govt. Arts & Science College (A), Khammam District, Telangana, India
Bhanu Prakash. K Department of Zoology, K R K Government Degree & PG College, ADDANKI, Prakasam District., AP, India

Keywords:

Anopheles larvae, biological control, copepods (Mesocyclops scrassus), predator capacity

Abstract

Mesocyclopus scrassus is an insect predatory with an environmentally favourable profile. Although malaria is in control in India, there is a possible risk of spread from malarial infected people coming from other endemic countries. The probability of mosquito vectors in several parts of India, necessitates the identification of effective and innovative control methods. The present study focused on identifying an effective biological control method for the 3^rd instar of anopheline larvae using Mesocyclops scrassus under laboratory and field conditions to prevent malaria. So, we investigated its potency against Anopheles larvae.

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