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During the last 15 years, researchers have been developing a range of alternative vector control strategies that do not rely on the use of insecticides or the creation of new vaccines or drugs. These approaches are typically focused on either reducing mosquito abundance or preventing the transmission of pathogens by mosquitoes. Together with the more traditional approaches for vector control, there are now four major classes of interventions that have demonstrated success in other countries. Unfortunately, these methods have not been tested in Sri Lanka. None of these methods is a panacea, and often a combination of approaches provides the best outcome. Therefore, the current research study focus on the use of alternative and environmental friendly strategies which are useful in integrated dengue vector control in Colombo, Gampaha and Kandy Districts where the dengue incidence is high.

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Faculty of Medicine,
University of Kelaniya,
P.O Box 6,
Thalagolla Road,
Ragama,
Sri Lanka