Tchouassi, David P.Milugo, Trizah K.Torto, Baldwyn2024-12-112024-12Tchouassi, D.P., Milugo, T.K. & Torto, B. 2024, 'Feasibility of sand fly control based on knowledge of sensory ecology', Current Opinion in Insect Science, vol. 66, art. 101274, pp. 1-7, doi : 10.1016/j.cois.2024.101274.2214-5745 (print)2214-5753 (online)10.1016/j.cois.2024.101274http://hdl.handle.net/2263/99881DATA AVAILABILITY : No data were used for the research described in the article.Phlebotomine sand flies are vectors of multiple human pathogens but are well known for enabling transmission of Leishmania parasites, which cause leishmaniasis, the visceral form constituting a serious public health disease and a second parasitic killer in the world after malaria. Sensory ecology shapes sand fly behavior, including host seeking for a blood meal, nectar foraging, oviposition, and reproduction, which directly impacts on disease transmission. As such, knowledge of sand fly sensory ecology, including olfactory and physical (visual, tactile, thermal, and acoustic) cues, is essential to enable their exploitation in the development of novel tools for sand fly surveillance and control. A previous review discussed the chemical ecology of sand flies with a focus on plant feeding (nectar foraging) behavior. Here, we contribute to the existing literature by providing an analysis of the feasibility of using knowledge gained from studies on sand fly sensory ecology for control of the vector.en© 2024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.024 Elsevier Ltd. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies. Notice : this is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Current Opinion in Insect Science. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. A definitive version was subsequently published in Current Opinion in Insect Science, vol. 66, art. 101274, pp. 1-7, doi : 10.1016/j.cois.2024.101274.Phlebotomine sand fliesLeishmaniasisChemical ecologyLeishmania parasitesDisease 24 surveillanceSDG-15: Life on landPostprint Article