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TableĀ 2 Standard parameters of the entomological model without intervention (see Additional file 2)

From: Models of effectiveness of interventions against malaria transmitted by Anopheles albimanus

Parameter

Symbol

Value

Maximum length of time that a mosquito searches for a host in one 24Ā h period if it is unsuccessful

\(\tau_{d}\)

0.33Ā days

Probability that a mosquito bites after encountering a host

\(P_{B}\)

0.95

Probability that a mosquito finds a resting place after biting

\(P_{C}\)

0.95

Probability that a mosquito survives the resting phase after biting

\(P_{D}\)

0.46

Probability that a mosquito lays eggs and returns to host-seeking after biting

\(P_{E}\)

0.88