Significant reduction in blackfly bites following implementation of Slash and Clear: An option to consider for onchocerciasis elimination in areas of persistent transmission
A. Domche, H. C. Nana Djeunga, P. B. Nwane, G. R. Njitchouang, B. N. Fesuh, F. Njiokou, B. Jacob, S. D. Pion, J. Kamgno
This study shows that the 'Slash and Clear' intervention significantly reduces blackfly densities in high transmission areas, supporting its use as a vector control strategy for onchocerciasis elimination.
bioRxiv · Mar 27, 2023 · PreprintEcology