Vector control remains an effective and critical measure to prevent malaria transmission in Asia Pacific countries. The vector control measures focused on domestic settings—such as use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS)—may not be adequate in malaria elimination efforts. New technologies, and more targeted approaches that take local epidemiology into account, are required to address the unique transmission environments within the Asia Pacific region. Vector control approaches and methods also vary considerably in their applicability, cost and sustainability of their results.

APMEN aims to strengthen entomological capacity and resources for vector control, and to consolidate approaches to address other vector-borne diseases, in which, APMEN’s Vector Control Working Group (VCWG) has been supporting research, training and advocacy to address the vector control priorities of countries in the region.