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pro vyhledávání: '"W. A. Priyanka P. de Silva"'
Autor:
J. M. Manel K. Herath, W. A. Priyanka P. De Silva, Thilini C. Weeraratne, S. H. P. Parakrama Karunaratne
Publikováno v:
Scientific Reports, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2024)
Abstract Insect Growth Regulator (IGR) novaluron is an alternative to synthetic neuro-inhibitory insecticides. Present study was designed to assess appropriate dosages of novaluron for dengue vector control. Larvae of Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/a3ace6b579994f969931290049e0ff88
Autor:
J. M. Manel K. Herath, W. A. Priyanka P. De Silva, Thilini C. Weeraratne, S. H. P. Parakrama Karunaratne
Publikováno v:
Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol 2024 (2024)
Elimination of vector mosquito larvae and their breeding environments is an effective strategy in dengue disease control. Present study examined larval density and water quality in breeding habitats and container preference of dengue vectors Ae. aegy
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0a3475a00c5f41c18db88e4787fbee61
Autor:
Thilini Chathurika Weeraratne, S. H. P. Parakrama Karunaratne, Lisa Reimer, W. A. Priyanka P. de Silva, Charles S. Wondji
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2021)
Abstract Background Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus are important vectors of human diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, and zika. In Sri Lanka, they have been responsible for transmitting dengue virus. One of the most important parameters influenci
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/72eef7f9decd4aa7babf320f578307d8
Autor:
J. M. Manel K. Herath, Hemalika T. K. Abeyasundara, W. A. Priyanka P. De Silva, Thilini C. Weeraratne, S. H. P. Parakrama Karunaratne
Publikováno v:
Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol 2022 (2022)
Dengue is an important vector-borne disease transmitted by the mosquitoes Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus. In the absence of an effective vaccine, vector control has become the key intervention tool in controlling the disease. Vector densities are s
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/571a9239f03a4d458055eefb488f5e0d
Autor:
Ranindra Punchihewa, W. A. Priyanka P. de Silva, Thilini C. Weeraratne, S. H. P. Parakrama Karunaratne
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2019)
Abstract Background The tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus, is a serious indoor public health pest in tropical regions causing intense physical discomfort and mental distress to humans. At present, the application of insecticides is the major control
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8be0dcf656dc4d46858b0a31e1f6c7a4
Publikováno v:
Ceylon Journal of Science, Vol 48, Iss 1, Pp 77-84 (2019)
Blood feeding nature of mosquitoes associated with livestock field stations are crucial in understanding the vectorborne disease dynamics. We investigated the species composition, abundance and blood feeding pattern of mosquitoes at a livestock field
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0f2dc70fca264bbbb8b5edb7db6a8805
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2017)
Abstract Background Wolbachia are a group of maternally inherited intracellular bacteria known to be widespread among arthropods. Infections with Wolbachia cause declines of host populations, and also induce host resistance to a wide range of pathoge
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/c3a3ebf5919642db835dbc78282fbde3
Autor:
W. G. D. Chathuranga, T. C. Weeraratne, S. P. Abeysundara, S. H. P. P. Karunaratne, W. A. Priyanka P. de Silva
Publikováno v:
Medical and Veterinary Entomology.
Publikováno v:
Tropical Ecology. 64:1-25
It is indisputable that invasive plant species strongly impact the ecosystems they invade. Many of such impacts can be negative and threaten the local species through competition, environmental change, or habitat loss. However, introduced plants may
Autor:
S. H. P. P. Karunaratne, W. A. Priyanka P. de Silva, B. R. Fernando, W.G.D. Chathuranga, T. C. Weereratne
Publikováno v:
Parasitology Research. 120:693-703
Avian blood parasites have been shown to have significant health effects on avifauna worldwide. Sri Lanka, a tropical island rich with resident and migratory birds, has not been properly evaluated for avian blood parasites or their vectors. We invest