Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (2009) 104, 46-51

Jane Costa and Marcelo Lorenzo (2009)
Biology, diversity and strategies for the monitoring and control of triatomines - Chagas disease vectors
Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz 104 (suppl.1), 46-51
Abstract: Despite the relevant achievements in the control of the main Chagas disease vectors Triatoma infestans and Rhodnius prolixus, several factors still promote the risk of infection. The disease is a real threat to the poor rural regions of several countries in Latin America. The current situation in Brazil requires renewed attention due to its high diversity of triatomine species and to the rapid and drastic environmental changes that are occurring. Using the biology, behaviour and diversity of triatomines as a basis for new strategies for monitoring and controlling the vectorial transmission are discussed here. The importance of ongoing long-term monitoring activities for house infestations by T. infestans, Triatoma brasiliensis, Panstrongylus megistus, Triatoma rubrovaria and R. prolixus is also stressed, as well as understanding the invasion by sylvatic species. Moreover, the insecticide resistance is analysed. Strong efforts to sustain and improve surveillance procedures are crucial, especially when the vectorial transmission is considered interrupted in many endemic areas.
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Database assignments for author(s): Marcelo G. Lorenzo

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
surveys/sampling/distribution
review

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Rhodnius prolixus
	Triatoma infestans
	Triatoma brasiliensis
	Panstrongylus megistus
	Triatoma rubrovaria