A Study on the Bionomics of Primary Malaria Vectors Anopheles minimus and Anopheles baimaii in Some States of North East Region of India

Northeast region (NER) states of India remain highly malarious due to their geographical and ecotype diversity. Furthermore, rapid urbanization change in climate are also affecting the vector biology behavior existing species. Hence, a study is conducted Tripura Meghalaya generate data on bionomics prevalent malaria The from this show that primary vectors An. minimus baimaii were anthropophagic. However, showed behavioral shift towards zoophagicity (∼14%). Insecticide bioassays confirm these two major species reportedly susceptible DDT, Malathion, indicate intervention by DDT-IRS effective. Thus, implementation appropriate strategies based recent information NE will provide an opportunity achieve elimination date states.