Review of feeding, biting and resting behaviour of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus

Abstract

Aedes-borne diseases (ABDs) like chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever and zika are an emergent problem in the world. This review surveys the literature on the feeding, biting and resting habits of Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus, drawing attention to study findings to evaluate control interventions and highlighting knowledge gaps for future research and surveillance in this research field. There are great variations in the feeding, biting and resting behaviours of Aedes in different geographic areas and different seasons for which little is known. The observations made in this study conclude that there is a need for, proper verification of the ecology and behaviour of the concerned vectors, and more dedicated research which needs consideration of multiple factors in multiple geographic areas to assess behaviour of Aedes that influence at least one behavior of Aedes.