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Deforestation: effects on vector-borne disease by Walsh, J F, Molyneux, D H, Birley, M H

“…This review addresses changes in the ecology of vectors and epidemiology of vector-borne diseases which result from deforestation. Selected examples are…”
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Size variation and reproductive success in the mosquito Aedes cantans by Renshaw, M, Service, M W, Birley, M H

“…A link between density-dependent larval competition and adult size of the mosquito Aedes cantans was demonstrated in northern England. Ponds containing high…”
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Climate change and malaria transmission by Lindsay, S W, Birley, M H

“…There is a consensus among climatologists that our planet is experiencing a progressive rise in surface temperature due to the increased production of…”
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Host finding, feeding patterns and evidence for a memorized home range of the mosquito Aedes cantans by Renshaw, M, Service, M W, Birley, M H

“…ELISA tests of Aedes cantans bloodmeals in woodland near Liverpool during 1989 and 1990, revealed preferences for sheep and cows, these hosts representing more…”
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An Improved Method for Survival Rate Analysis from Time Series of Haematophagous Dipteran Populations by Holmes, P. R., Birley, M. H.

“…(1) A method of estimating the oviposition cycle duration and survival rate of haematophagous Diptera from time-series data has been improved by the…”
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Estimation of the Survival Rate and Oviposition Cycle of Field Populations of Malaria Vectors in Kenya by Mutero, C. M., Birley, M. H.

“…(1) Eight populations of malaria vectors in Kenya were sampled over 3 years. Each population was sampled for up to one month. Relative density, parous rate and…”
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Assessing Survival Rates of Anopheles farauti (Diptera: Culicidae) from Papua New Guinea by Charlwood, J. D., Birley, M. H., Dagoro, H., Paru, R., Holmes, P. R.

“…(1) A population of Anopheles farauti No. 1 from coastal Papua New Guinea was sampled for thirty-two consecutive nights at the end of both the wet and dry…”
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Estimation of the survival and biting rates of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) by Birley, M H, Rajagopalan, P K

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An historical review of malaria, kala-azar and filariasis in Bangladesh in relation to the Flood Action Plan by Birley, M H

“…This paper reviews the evidence of a link between flood control and vector-borne disease in Bengal/Bangladesh. Malaria is historically associated with reduced…”
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Malaria-treatment-seeking behaviour in the southern Punjab, Pakistan by Donnelly, M. J., Konradsen, F., Birley, M. H.

“…A planned investigation of linkages between malaria transmission and irrigation in the Punjab province of Pakistan provided the opportunity to initiate a study…”
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Comparative effects of permethrin-impregnated bednets and DDT house spraying on survival rates and oviposition interval of Anopheles farauti No. 1 (Diptera:Culicidae) in Solomon Islands by Hii, J L, Birley, M H, Kanai, L, Foligeli, A, Wagner, J

“…Human-biting, CDC light trap and pig-baited collections were used to monitor changes in the abundance and parity rate of Anopheles farauti No. 1 mosquitoes in…”
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A further note on the estimation of survival rate by Birley, M H

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Development of a Model for Simulium damnosum S.L. Recolonization Dynamics at a Breeding Site in the Onchocerciasis Control Programme Area When Control is Interrupted by Birley, M. H., Walsh, J. F., Davies, J. B.

“…(1) Problems associated with Simulium damnosum s.l. population dynamics and control are discussed in relation to the Onchocerciasis Control Programme in the…”
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A survey of larval and adult mosquitoes on the flood plains of Bangladesh, in relation to flood-control activities by Renshaw, M, Elias, M, Maheswary, N P, Hassan, M M, Silver, J B, Birley, M H

“…A mosquito survey was carried out between October 1991 and November 1992 on the flood plains of Bangladesh, as part of a baseline study designed to help…”
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The effect of moonlight and other factors on the oviposition cycle of malaria vectors in Madang, Papua New Guinea by Birley, M H, Charlwood, J D

“…A series of capture-recapture experiments were undertaken in a coastal village of Papua New Guinea throughout a complete lunar cycle at the end of the dry…”
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A rapid health impact assessment of the Turkwel Gorge hydroelectric dam and proposed irrigation project by Renshaw, M, Birley, M H, Sang, D K, Silver, J B

“…A rapid health assessment of the Turkwel Gorge hydroelectric dam and proposed irrigation project in Kenya is described. The project will lead to increased risk…”
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The effectiveness of mosquito coils containing esbiothrin under laboratory and field conditions by Birley, M H, Mutero, C M, Turner, I F, Chadwick, P R

“…Tests were made to correlate the chemical content of mosquito coils with the knockdown and bite-inhibitory action of the smoke in the laboratory and with the…”
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Description and performance of an updraft trap for sandflies by Mutero, C M, Mutinga, M J, Birley, M H, Amimo, F A, Munyinyi, D M

“…An updraft trap for sampling sandflies in the field was developed and tested in the Marigat area of Baringo District, Kenya. The main components of the trap…”
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Highly efficient dry season transmission of malaria in Thailand by Birley, M H

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Estimating the Survival and Biting Rates of Haematophagous Insects, with Particular Reference to the Culicoides obsoletus Group (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) in Southern England by Birley, M. H., Boorman, J. P. T.

“…(1) A method of determining the average survival and biting rate of a field population of biting flies is proposed. (2) The method is suitable for quite short…”
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