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Developing targets to control multiple pest fly species: violet polyester targets effectively attract tsetse (Diptera: Glossinidae), stable flies (Diptera: Muscidae), and house flies (Diptera: Muscidae).
Michael N Okal, Sheillah J Akinyi, Roger D Santer

J Econ Entomol· August 2025

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Field responses of Glossina pallidipes and Glossina fuscipes fuscipes tsetse flies to Novel Repellent Blend and Waterbuck Repellent Compounds in Kenya.
Benson M Wachira, Richard Echodu, Johnson O Ouma, Imna I Malele, Daniel Gamba, Michael Okal

PLoS Negl Trop Dis· July 2025

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Why are biting flies attracted to blue objects?
Roger D Santer, Otar Akanyeti, John A Endler, Ismael Galván, Michael N Okal

Proc Biol Sci· June 2023

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Evaluating the efficacy of Mazao Tickoff (Metarhizium anisopliae ICIPE 7) in controlling natural tick infestations on cattle in coastal Kenya: Study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.
Joseph Wang'ang'a Oundo, Daniel Masiga, Michael Nyang'anga Okal, Gebbiena M Bron, Komivi S Akutse

PLoS One· August 2022

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Entomological assessment of tsetse-borne trypanosome risk in the Shimba Hills human-wildlife-livestock interface, Kenya.
Faith I Ebhodaghe, Armanda D S Bastos, Michael N Okal, Daniel K Masiga

Front Vet Sci· August 2022

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The potential economic benefits of controlling trypanosomiasis using waterbuck repellent blend in sub-Saharan Africa.
Zewdu Abro, Menale Kassie, Beatrice Muriithi, Michael Okal, Daniel Masiga

PLoS One· November 2021

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Prevalence of Trypanosome Species in Cattle Near Ruma National Park, Lambwe Valley, Kenya: An Update From the Historical Focus for African Trypanosomosis.
Shewit Kalayou, Michael Nyang'anga Okal, Peter Otieno Odhiambo, Kawira Mathenge, Daniel Ochieng Gamba

Front Vet Sci· November 2021

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Tsetse Bloodmeal Analyses Incriminate the Common Warthog as an Important Cryptic Host of Animal Trypanosomes in Smallholder Cattle Farming Communities in Shimba Hills, Kenya.
Faith I Ebhodaghe, Michael N Okal, Shewit Kalayou, Armanda D S Bastos, Daniel K Masiga

Pathogens· November 2021

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Molecular characterization of Trypanosoma vivax in tsetse flies confirms the presence of the virulent Tvv4 genotype in Kenya: Potential implications for the control of trypanosomiasis in Shimba Hills.
Faith I Ebhodaghe, Armanda D S Bastos, Kevin O Kidambasi, Shewit Kalayou, Daniel K Masiga, Michael N Okal

Infect Genet Evol· September 2021

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Satellite-based modelling of potential tsetse (Glossina pallidipes) breeding and foraging sites using teneral and non-teneral fly occurrence data.
Stella Gachoki, Thomas Groen, Anton Vrieling, Michael Okal, Andrew Skidmore

Parasit Vectors· September 2021

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Farmer perceptions and willingness to pay for novel livestock pest control technologies: A case of tsetse repellent collar in Kwale County in Kenya.
Beatrice W Muriithi, Nancy G Gathogo, Gracious M Diiro, Michael M Kidoido, Michael Nyangánga Okal

PLoS Negl Trop Dis· August 2021

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Evaluation of improved coloured targets to control riverine tsetse in East Africa: A Bayesian approach.
Roger D Santer, Michael N Okal, Johan Esterhuizen, Steve J Torr

PLoS Negl Trop Dis· June 2021

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and Pathogens in Cattle of Lambwe Valley, Kenya: A Case for Pro-Active Surveillance in the Wildlife-Livestock Interface.
Michael N Okal, Brenda Kisia Odhiambo, Peter Otieno, Joel L Bargul, Daniel Masiga

Microorganisms· November 2020

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Gravid Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto avoid ovipositing in Bermuda grass hay infusion and it's volatiles in two choice egg-count bioassays.
Lynda K Eneh, Michael N Okal, Anna-Karin Borg-Karlson, Ulrike Fillinger, Jenny M Lindh

Malar J· May 2016

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Analysing chemical attraction of gravid Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto with modified BG-Sentinel traps.
Michael N Okal, Manuela Herrera-Varela, Paul Ouma, Baldwyn Torto, Steven W Lindsay

Parasit Vectors· June 2015

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Analysing the oviposition behaviour of malaria mosquitoes: design considerations for improving two-choice egg count experiments.
Michael N Okal, Jenny M Lindh, Steve J Torr, Elizabeth Masinde, Benedict Orindi

Malar J· June 2015

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Discovery of an oviposition attractant for gravid malaria vectors of the Anopheles gambiae species complex.
Jenny M Lindh, Michael N Okal, Manuela Herrera-Varela, Anna-Karin Borg-Karlson, Baldwyn Torto

Malar J· March 2015

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Water vapour is a pre-oviposition attractant for the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto.
Michael N Okal, Benjamin Francis, Manuela Herrera-Varela, Ulrike Fillinger, Steven W Lindsay

Malar J· October 2013

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Attraction of Anopheles gambiae to odour baits augmented with heat and moisture.
Evelyn A Olanga, Michael N Okal, Phoebe A Mbadi, Elizabeth D Kokwaro, Wolfgang R Mukabana

Malar J· January 2010

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