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Table 1 Model components

From: Agent-based modelling of complex factors impacting malaria prevalence

Model component

Attributes

Definition

Host-seeking

CO\(_2\) concentration, Klinotaxis

Equation 2

Distance-dependent attraction

Equation 5

Host seeking time

 

Motion

Random walk, accept/reject steps

Equation3

Excito-repellency

Equation 11

Poisoning

Accumulation of the chemical dosage

Equation 7

Detoxification

Equation 12

Death

Natural mortality

Equation 6

Insecticide-induced mortality

Equation 8

Delayed mortality

Equation 6 with model extension