Vector control refers to strategies aimed at reducing or eliminating disease-carrying organisms like mosquitoes, ticks, and rodents. Methods range from insecticide-treated nets and indoor spraying to habitat management and biological controls. Primarily used by public health agencies, it protects communities from malaria, dengue, and Lyme disease. Ultimately, vector control benefits residents in endemic regions, travelers, and global health systems by lowering infection rates and healthcare burdens.
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