Abstract
Mosquito vectors transmit dengue, chikungunya, and Zika, posing a major global public health problem. In Mexico, mosquito control has primarily relied on insecticides such as temephos, malathion, cypermethrin, and deltamethrin. However, the rise of insecticide resistance in mosquito populations has reduced the effectiveness of these chemical treatments, highlighting the need for alternative, sustainable strategies. This study aimed to identify major scientific advances, key issues, emerging trends, and principal scientific collaboration groups in this field through bibliometric analysis. The Scopus and Web of Science databases were used, with search terms including "Aedes aegypti," "Aedes albopictus," or "Culex quinquefasciatus" combined with "biological control," "biocontrol," or "sustainable control." Results revealed promising strategies for sustainable mosquito vector control, such as the use of Wolbachia, Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Lysinibacillus sphaericus, entomopathogenic fungi, and nanoparticles. Additionally, five major scientific collaboration groups were identified, led by entomologists and parasitologists. However, compared with the USA, India, and Brazil, the participation of Mexico was limited. The findings underscore the need for Mexico to move beyond generalized strategies and invest in innovative, locally developed biological solutions for mosquito vector control. Strengthening national research efforts and promoting technologies tailored to the local context will be essential to ensure a sustainable, effective, and long-term impact on vector-borne diseases.
Keywords:
- Keyword: Public health
- Keyword: microorganism
- Keyword: arbovirus
- Keyword: population regulation
- Keyword: biological strategies
- Keyword: sustainable management.
How to Cite:
Reyes-Serrano, M., Herrera-Corredor, J., Muñoz-Marquez Trujillo, R. & Rosas, F. H., (2026) “BIOLOGICAL AND SUSTAINABLE CONTROL OF MOSQUITO VECTORS: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS”, Journal of Intelligent and Sustainable Systems (JISS) 2(2).