1Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth “Deemed to be University”, Karad, Satara - 415 539, Maharashtra, India
2Department of Maths & Humanities, Yashwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur - 441 110, Maharashtra, India
School of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Faridabad - 121 004, Haryana, India
*Corresponding authors present address : Faculty of Allied Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth “Deemed to be University”, Karad, Satara - 415 539, Maharashtra, India, E-mail : snehalmasurkar2882@gmail.com
Online published on 24 March, 2025.
Agricultural insects acquire zoonotic pathogens from infected animal hosts or contaminated environments and subsequently transmit them to humans through various means, including bites, contamination of food and water, and direct contact. Ecological factors such as habitat preferences, seasonal variations, and anthropogenic influences further shape the transmission dynamics of these diseases. The public health implications of zoonotic diseases transmitted by agricultural insects are substantial, ranging from mild to severe symptoms in humans and imposing significant economic burdens on healthcare systems and agricultural productivity. To effectively mitigate these risks, a multifaceted approach is required, encompassing surveillance, vector control measures, hygiene promotion, and community education. Interdisciplinary collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors, is of paramount importance for addressing the complex challenges posed by zoonotic diseases transmitted by agricultural insects.
Agricultural insects, Ecological factors, One health approach, Prevention and control, Public health, Transmission dynamics, Vector-borne diseases, Zoonotic diseases
