Dylan Mogaka
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Dylan Mogaka has a total of 6 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Billy L. Amugune
Global Health Thematic Research Programme, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi 00100, Kenya
2 shared publications - Margaret Mendi Njoroge
Global Health Thematic Research Programme, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi 00100, Kenya
2 shared publications - Oscar Mbare
Global Health Thematic Research Programme, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi 00100, Kenya
2 shared publications - Richard Tamre
Global Health Thematic Research Programme, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE), Nairobi 00100, Kenya
2 shared publications - Tullu Bukhari
Human Health Theme, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology , Nairobi
2 shared publications - Ulrike Fillinger
Human Health Theme, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology , Nairobi
2 shared publications
Latest Publications
- Open Access
Assessment of BG-Pro (Biogent AG) and Silver Bullet 2.1 (Lumin8) UV-Light Traps Efficiency for Surveillance of Malaria Vectors in Western Kenya
The Centers for Diseases Control (CDC) light trap is widely used for malaria vector surveillance, but its acquisition logistics pose challenges in Africa. Evaluating new traps can improve surveillance tools. This study compared the efficiency of the BG-Pro UV and Silver Bullet 2.1 UV (SB 2.1 UV) against the UV LED CDC trap in western Kenya’s rice irrigation area. The traps were tested indoors in eight houses over 64 nights. Light properties and fan speed were analyzed using spectrometry and an anemometer. The BG-Pro UV trap performed better than the UV LED CDC trap for An. gambiae s.l. (RR 2.0, 95% CI 0.9–3.9) and An. funestus s.l. (RR 3.5, 95% CI 1.9–6.4). The SB 2.1 UV trap was more effective in capturing An. gambiae s.l. (RR 4.3, 95% CI 2.5–7.3) and An. funestus s.l. (RR 7.1, 95% CI 3.9–13.1), and also caught three times more Culex spp. (RR 2.7, 95% CI 1.2–6.0). SB 2.1 UV had the highest downstream force, and all traps emitting UV-A light had consistent wavelengths. Overall, the BG-Pro and SB 2.1 traps’ trapping efficiency was three to six times more than the CDC trap, making them promising surveillance tools, particularly in low-density malaria settings.
Open AccessAssessment of BG-Pro (Biogent AG) and Silver Bullet 2.1 (Lumin8) UV-Light Traps Efficiency for Surveillance of Malaria Vectors in Western Kenya
The Centers for Diseases Control (CDC) light trap is widely used for malaria vector surveillance, but its acquisition logistics pose challenges in Africa. Evaluating new traps can improve surveillance tools. This study compared the efficiency of the BG-Pro UV and Silver Bullet 2.1 UV (SB 2.1 UV) against the UV LED CDC trap in western Kenya’s rice irrigation area. The traps were tested indoors in eight houses over 64 nights. Light properties and fan speed were analyzed using spectrometry and an anemometer. The BG-Pro UV trap performed better than the UV LED CDC trap for An. gambiae s.l. (RR 2.0, 95% CI 0.9–3.9) and An. funestus s.l. (RR 3.5, 95% CI 1.9–6.4). The SB 2.1 UV trap was more effective in capturing An. gambiae s.l. (RR 4.3, 95% CI 2.5–7.3) and An. funestus s.l. (RR 7.1, 95% CI 3.9–13.1), and also caught three times more Culex spp. (RR 2.7, 95% CI 1.2–6.0). SB 2.1 UV had the highest downstream force, and all traps emitting UV-A light had consistent wavelengths. Overall, the BG-Pro and SB 2.1 traps’ trapping efficiency was three to six times more than the CDC trap, making them promising surveillance tools, particularly in low-density malaria settings.
- Open Access
- 11 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Preprints.org
Assessment of BG-Pro (Biogent AG) and Silver Bullet 2.1 (Lumin8) UV-Light Traps Efficiency for Surveillance of Malaria Vectors in Western Kenya
The Centres for Diseases Control (CDC) light trap is widely used for malaria vector surveillance, but its acquisition logistics pose challenges in Africa. Evaluating new traps can improve surveillance tools. This study compared the efficiency of BG-Pro UV and Silver Bullet 2.1 UV (SB 2.1 UV) against the UV LED CDC trap in western Kenya’s rice irrigation area. The traps were tested indoors in eight houses over 64 nights. Light properties and fan speed were analysed using spectrometry and an anemometer. The BG-Pro UV trap performed better than the UV LED CDC trap for An. gambiae s.l. (RR 2.0, 95% CI 0.9-3.9) and An. funestus s.l. (RR 3.5, 95% CI 1.9-6.4). The SB 2.1 UV trap was more effective in capturing An. gambiae s.l. (RR 4.3, 95% CI 2.5-7.3) and An. funestus s.l. (RR 7.1, 95% CI 3.9-13.1), and also caught three times more Culex spp. (RR 2.7, 95% CI 1.2-6.0). SB 2.1 UV had the highest downstream force, with and all traps emitting UV-A light with consistent wavelengths. Overall, BG-Pro and SB 2.1 traps trapping efficiency was 3–6 times more than the CDC trap, making them promising surveillance tools, particularly in low-density malaria settings.
- 11 June 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Preprints.org
Open AccessAssessment of BG-Pro (Biogent AG) and Silver Bullet 2.1 (Lumin8) UV-Light Traps Efficiency for Surveillance of Malaria Vectors in Western Kenya
The Centres for Diseases Control (CDC) light trap is widely used for malaria vector surveillance, but its acquisition logistics pose challenges in Africa. Evaluating new traps can improve surveillance tools. This study compared the efficiency of BG-Pro UV and Silver Bullet 2.1 UV (SB 2.1 UV) against the UV LED CDC trap in western Kenya’s rice irrigation area. The traps were tested indoors in eight houses over 64 nights. Light properties and fan speed were analysed using spectrometry and an anemometer. The BG-Pro UV trap performed better than the UV LED CDC trap for An. gambiae s.l. (RR 2.0, 95% CI 0.9-3.9) and An. funestus s.l. (RR 3.5, 95% CI 1.9-6.4). The SB 2.1 UV trap was more effective in capturing An. gambiae s.l. (RR 4.3, 95% CI 2.5-7.3) and An. funestus s.l. (RR 7.1, 95% CI 3.9-13.1), and also caught three times more Culex spp. (RR 2.7, 95% CI 1.2-6.0). SB 2.1 UV had the highest downstream force, with and all traps emitting UV-A light with consistent wavelengths. Overall, BG-Pro and SB 2.1 traps trapping efficiency was 3–6 times more than the CDC trap, making them promising surveillance tools, particularly in low-density malaria settings.