Predatory effectiveness of the copepod <scp> <i>Mesocyclops thermocyclopoides</i> </scp> on <scp> <i>Aedes aegypti</i> </scp> larvae: insights for biological control

These findings demonstrate that M. thermocyclopoides is an effective predator of Ae. aegypti larvae and highlight its potential as a natural biological control agent for mosquito-borne diseases. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.