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

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