Research & Evidence — VectoStar

Independent published studies relevant to mosquito surveillance, forecasting, and evidence-informed vector control decisions.

How research informs decisions

Published findings provide context for surveillance, local thresholds, forecasting, and operator judgment. Recommendations should be evaluated against field observations, local guidance, product labels, and regulations. Operators make the final decision.

This curated reading list is not a model-training or retrieval log, proof that any particular recommendation cites these works, or evidence of product outcomes or uniqueness. Authors, journals, and publishers have not reviewed, tested, or endorsed VectoStar by inclusion here.

A systematic review of published literature on mosquito control action thresholds across the world

Aryaprema VS, Steck MR, Peper ST, Xue R-d, Qualls WA. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLOS). Published: .

Surveillance measures and local context matter when setting action thresholds; published thresholds are not universal prescriptions.

Read publisher record (DOI 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011173)

Forecasting the relative abundance of Aedes vector populations to enhance situational awareness for mosquito control operations

Ventura PC, Kummer AG, Wilke ABB, Chitturi J, Hill MD, Vasquez C, et al.. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLOS). Published: .

Demonstrates how forecasting can complement field surveillance; results from the studied jurisdictions do not establish performance for VectoStar.

Read publisher record (DOI 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012671)

Environmental methods for dengue vector control – A systematic review and meta-analysis

Buhler C, Winkler V, Runge-Ranzinger S, Boyce R, Horstick O. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLOS). Published: .

Reviews evidence for environmental control methods and illustrates why intervention choices require local assessment.

Read publisher record (DOI 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007420)