Browsing by Author "Vanschoenwinkel, Bram"
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Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito avoids ovipositing in habitats with the annual fish (Nothobranchius neumanni) in Tanzania
(Springer Netherlands, 2024-05-03)Mosquitoes are known to choose oviposition habitats actively based on their suitability for survival of their offspring. They thus avoid laying eggs in dangerous habitats with aquatic predators through detection of their ... -
Environmental risks of a commonly used pyrethroid: Insights from temporary pond species of the Lake Manyara Basin, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023-01)Environmental risks posed by widespread pesticide application have attracted global attention. Currently, chemical risk assessments in aquatic environments rely on extrapolation of toxicity data from classic model species. ... -
Environmental risks of a commonly used pyrethroid: Insights from temporary pond species of the Lake Manyara Basin, Tanzania
(Elservier, 2023-04-10)Environmental risks posed by widespread pesticide application have attracted global attention. Currently, chemical risk assessments in aquatic environments rely on extrapolation of toxicity data from classic model species. ... -
Fish predation affects invertebrate community structure of tropical temporary ponds, with downstream effects on phytoplankton that are obscured by pesticide pollution
(Elsevier Ltd., 2024-02-14)Aquatic biota of tropical temporary ponds typically experience a wide range of stressors that can drive the structure and dynamics of natural communities. Particularly in regions with intense agricultural activity, aquatic ... -
Influence of land use on the abundance and spatial distribution of mosquito larvae of the Anopheles gambiae complex in a malaria expansion area in northern Tanzania
(Springer International Publishing, 2024-04)In many countries, successful control of larval mosquito populations for malaria control is still hindered by poor knowledge of preferred breeding habitats and natural factors limiting larval abundance. In Africa, preferred ... -
Interactive effects of dragonfly larvae andBacillusthuringiensisvar.israelensison mosquito ovipositionand survival
(John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2023-09-05)The biological larvicide Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti) is used worldwide to control reproduction of mosquitoes in freshwater habitats. However, its impact on the ecosystem including nontarget species is ... -
Keep your natural enemies close – native predators can maintain low mosquito densities in temporary ponds in a malaria expansion area in Northern Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2021-11-10)Mosquitoes and the diseases they transmit are a global public health threat that affects most human populations. Mosquito abundances are strongly linked to the number of suitable larval habitats available. However, it is ... -
Large branchiopod occurrence and community structure in relation to land-use types in temporary ponds of northern Tanzania
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2023-02-14)Large branchiopods are a key component of the fauna of temporary ponds and play an important role in the functioning of these vulnerable ecosystems. Owing to the establishment of new settlements and agricultural expansion, ... -
Pesticide sensitivity of Nothobranchius neumanni, a temporary pond predator with a non-generic life-history
(Elsevier, 2022-03)Pesticides are crucial to improve agricultural productivity, but often adversely affect surrounding aquatic systems and their fauna. To determine the environmental risk of pesticides, routine ecotoxicological tests are ... -
The role of anthropogenic container habitats as mosquito oviposition habitats in rural settlements in northern Tanzania
(BioOne Digital Library, 2022-04-05)Abstract In many areas, the main sources of mosquito vectors are not natural habitats but small artificial water bodies that are provided unintentionally by humans. Such container habitats have been linked to outbreaks ... -
Seasonal variation in benthic macroinvertebrate assemblages and water quality in an Afrotropical river catchment, northeastern Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2020-05)Population growth and economic development have resulted in increased water demands, threatening freshwater resources. In riverine ecosystems, continuous monitoring of the river quality is needed to follow up on their ... -
Where does land use matter most? Contrasting land use effects on river quality at different spatial scales
(Elsevier B.V., 2020-05-01)Understanding the influence of land-use activities on river quality has been a key focus of river monitoring programs worldwide. However, defining which land-use spatial scale is relevant remains elusive. In this study, ... -
Where does land use matter most? Contrasting land use effects on river quality at different spatial scales
(Elsevier, 2020-05-01)Understanding the influence of land-use activities on river quality has been a key focus of river monitoring programs worldwide. However, defining which land-use spatial scale is relevant remains elusive. In this study, ...
