1Applied Entomology & Vector Control Laboratory, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Deemed University, Dayalbagh -282 005, Uttar Pradesh, India
National Institute of Malaria Research, Indian Council of Medical Research, Sector -8, Dwarka, New Delhi -110 077, India
*Corresponding author's E-mail: sspnimr@gmail.com
Online published on 29 January, 2014.
Flycatcher is an insectivorous bird which primarily feeds on small insects and flies and plays an important role in biological control of insects including mosquitoes. The birds are highly motivated, efficient and cost effective pest controller, the feasibility of use of insectivorous flycatcher birds in mosquito control has been reviewed.
Insectivorous, flycatcher birds, mosquito, malaria and vector control
