Cardiocladius oliffi (Diptera: Chironomidae) as a potential biological control agent against Simulium squamosum (Diptera: Simuliidae)
Abstract Background The control of onchocerciasis in the African region is currently based mainly on the mass hp s14 drug administration of ivermectin.Whilst this has been found to limit morbidity, it does not stop transmission.In the absence of a macrofilaricide, there is a need for an integrated approach for disease management, which includes vec