International Journal of Insects

Tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) are hematophagous dipterans confined to sub-Saharan Africa and serve as cyclical vectors of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) and African animal trypanosomiasis (AAT), with major implications for human health, livestock productivity, and rural development.

Bed bugs (family Cimicidae) and kissing bugs (subfamily Triatominae) are hematophagous Hemiptera of major medical importance, yet they differ markedly in their public health impact. Bed bugs have resurged globally over the past three decades, with infestations reported from homes, multi-unit housing, hotels, transportation, and healthcare facilities in both high and low-income settings.

Demodicosis represents an inflammatory dermatosis and adnexal disorder arising from pathologic overgrowth of Demodex mites, primarily Demodex folliculorum and Demodex brevis, which are ubiquitous human ectoparasites residing in pilosebaceous units and eyelid margins.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming entomology by enabling scalable, data-driven approaches to insect identification, ecological monitoring, and sustainable pest management.

Tyrosine detoxification is an important physiological process that helps blood-feeding insects, such as mosquitoes that transmit Plasmodium parasites causing malaria, digest their blood meals.

Climate change remains one of the most important phenomena affecting the geographical distribution
and movement patterns of vector-borne diseases. In South Asia – characterized by high population
density, rich biodiversity, and sharp climatic differences – there is growing evidence of the relationship
between increasing temperatures and erratic precipitation, along with the behavior of insect vectors.