Browsing by Author "Omukunda, Elizabeth"
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Insecticide resistance exerts significant fitness costs in immature stages of Anopheles gambiae in western Kenya
Osoro, Joyce K.; Machani, Maxwell G.; Ochomo, Eric; Wanjala, Christine; Omukunda, Elizabeth; Munga, Stephen; Githeko, Andrew K.; Yan, Guiyun; Afrane, Yaw A. (Malaria Journal, 2021-06-09)Background Despite increasing documentation of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors against public health insecticides in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a paucity of information on the potential fitness costs of ... -
Insecticide resistance exerts significant fitness costs in immature stages of Anopheles gambiae in western Kenya
Osoro, oyce K.; Machani1, Maxwell G.; Ochomo, Eric; Wanjala, Christine; Omukunda, Elizabeth; Munga, Stephen; Githeko, drew K.; Yan, Guiyun; Afrane, Yaw A. (Malaria Journal, 2021-06-09)Background Despite increasing documentation of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors against public health insecticides in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a paucity of information on the potential fitness costs of ... -
Insecticide resistant Anopheles gambiae have enhanced longevity but reduced reproductive fitness and a longer first gonotrophic cycle
Osoro, Joyce K.; Machani, Maxwell G.; Ochomo, Eric; Wanjala, Christine; Omukunda, Elizabeth; Githeko, Andrew K.; Yan, Guiyun; Afrane, Yaw A. (scientific reports, 2022-05-23)Widespread insecticide resistance in African malaria vectors raises concerns over the potential to compromise malaria vector control interventions. Understanding the evolution of resistance mechanisms, and whether the ... -
Screening and Prioritization of Pesticide Application for Potential Human Health and Environmental Risks in Largescale Farms in Western Kenya
Onyand, Zedekiah Odira; Omukunda, Elizabeth; Okoth, Patrick; Khatiebi, Sandra; Omwoma, Solomon; Otieno, Peter; Osano, Odipo; Lalah, Joseph (Agriculture, 2023-05-31)Pesticide application in agricultural and residential areas is a worldwide practice. However, human pesticide poisoning and environmental pollution through pesticide residues remain a challenge in the developing world. The ... -
Screening and Prioritization of Pesticide Application for Potential Human Health and Environmental Risks in Largescale Farms in Western Kenya
Onyando, Zedekiah Odira; Omukunda, Elizabeth; Okoth, Patrick; Khatiebi, Sandra; Omwoma, Solomon; Otieno, Peter; Osano, Odipo; Lalah, Joseph (Agriculture, 2023-05-31)Pesticide application in agricultural and residential areas is a worldwide practice. However, human pesticide poisoning and environmental pollution through pesticide residues remain a challenge in the developing world. The ...