Resurgence of Anopheles sacharovi following malaria eradication.
In the Lamia Plain, Greece, 12 years after the cessation of DDT spraying, Anopheles sacharovi is still present in very high densities and appears to have the same biting habits and host preferences as previously. Mosquitos of this species are still resistant to DDT and dieldrin.
D000818:Animals; D000852:Anopheles; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006115:Greece; D006801:Humans; D007303:Insect Vectors; D008288:Malaria / Q000517:prevention & control*; D009032:Mosquito Control; D011156:Population Density