8. Larval source management for malaria control: prospects for new technologies and community involvement

Tackling the aquatic stages of anopheline malaria vectors is a key element in integrated vector management (IVM) programmes. The first large trials with Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) as novel biological control agent demonstrated that its impact can be highly effective, but context dependent. To better understand this dependency, there need to answer fundamental questions on mosquito larval ecology. At same time, new technologies enter stage, e.g. drones for delivery Bti and approaches genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes, aid field operations. Such developments are promising, any source (LSM) programme also needs involvement communities from very start order implement sustainable In chapter, progress answering ecology reviewed recent examples specifically aimed assess feasibility involving IVM programs discussed.