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Course content
Module 1: Vector Diversity and Abundance
In malaria endemic areas, we need to know which mosquito species are present, their relative abundance, and which species are carrying malaria parasites, so that we can target these species for control. This Module will cover the main methods for collection of larval and adult stages, and how to process these collections.

Module 2: Vector Behaviour
Different mosquito species differ in their choice of hosts for bloodmeals, peak feeding time, post-feeding resting places, and other behaviours. In this Module we discuss Indoor/Outdoor feeding, Indoor/Outdoor resting, Anthropophagy/Zoophagy, Human Biting Rate, and how to calculate the various indices.

Module 3: Vector Identification
Vector control should be based on a knowledge of which species are transmitting malaria in a particular area, to understand which vector control tools are best suited for deployment and how effective the tools are likely to be given that different vector species have different behaviours and habits. Identifying mosquitoes therefore becomes very important.

Module 4: Insectary Establishment and Maintenance
Maintaining colonies of primary vector species is important for having a stock of mosquitoes available for Insecticide Resistance Monitoring, Cone Bio-assays, and various research activities. In this Tutorial we discuss the basic needs of establishing and maintain such colonies.

Module 5: Insecticide Resistance
Insecticide-treated bednets and Indoor Residual Spraying with insecticides are our two primary vector control tools to combat malaria transmission, but their effectiveness depends on whether mosquitoes remain susceptible to the insecticides. To check whether mosquito populations are building up resistance to the insecticides, we have to regularly conduct susceptibility assays. This Module will describe how resistance works and different ways to test for insecticide resistance.