Journal of
Entomology and Nematology

  • Abbreviation: J. Entomol. Nematol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9855
  • DOI: 10.5897/JEN
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 139

Full Length Research Paper

Mosquito vector survey in Guwahati city of Assam, India

J. C. Kalita
  • J. C. Kalita
  • Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Assam, India
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Alak Ch. Deka
  • Alak Ch. Deka
  • The Energy and Resources Institute, Hengrabari, Guwahati, Assam, India
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Kaushik Misra
  • Kaushik Misra
  • Department of Zoology, Gauhati University, Assam, India
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  •  Received: 25 January 2013
  •  Accepted: 30 March 2014
  •  Published: 31 March 2014

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