Limb K. Hapairai
University of Oxford
6 Papers
44 Citations
Limb K. Hapairai is an academic researcher from University of Oxford. The author has contributed to research in topics: Aedes polynesiensis & Aedes. The author has an hindex of 5, co-authored 6 publications.
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Papers
Male mating competitiveness of a Wolbachia-introgressed Aedes polynesiensis strain under semi-field conditions.
TL;DR: The results reported here from semi-field experiments encourage forward progression toward small-scale field releases of A. polynesiensis populations by repeated, inundative releases of CP males to disrupt fertility of wild females and lead to suppression of the vector population.
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Evaluation of traps and lures for mosquito vectors and xenomonitoring of Wuchereria bancrofti infection in a high prevalence Samoan Village
Limb K. Hapairai,Catherine Plichart,Take Naseri,Ualesi Silva,Lameko Tesimale,Paulo Pemita,Hervé Bossin,Thomas R. Burkot,Scott A. Ritchie,Patricia M. Graves,Wayne Melrose,Hayley Joseph,Hayley Joseph +12 more
TL;DR: The use of the BGS trap is a suitable and safer alternative to HBC for sampling Ae.
Field Evaluation of Selected Traps and Lures for Monitoring the Filarial and Arbovirus Vector, Aedes polynesiensis (Diptera: Culicidae), in French Polynesia
Limb K. Hapairai,Hayley Joseph,Michel A. Cheong Sang,Wayne Melrose,Scott A. Ritchie,Thomas R. Burkot,Steven P. Sinkins,Hervé Bossin +7 more
TL;DR: This study confirms the efficiency, comparability, and convenience of the BGS trap, a robust and safe alternative to HBC for sampling Aedes mosquitoes in research and surveillance efforts against filariasis and arboviruses in the South Pacific.
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Population studies of the filarial vector Aedes polynesiensis (Diptera: Culicidae) in two island settings of French Polynesia.
TL;DR: There was no evidence of active migration between motus on the atoll, suggesting that Tetiaroa is a suitable site for small-scale initial open releases of Wolbachia incompatible insect technique and other sterile insect technique-like suppression or replacement strategies.
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Comparison of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Backpack and Insectazooka Aspirators for Sampling Aedes polynesiensis in French Polynesia
TL;DR: The recently developed handheld InsectaZooka™ (IZ) aspirator is a lighter and equally efficient alternative to the CDC-BP aspirator for collecting Ae.
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