Vector Control Market Report 2025 (Global Edition)

Current Scenario of the Vector Control Market: 

Key Drivers of the Vector Control Market

• Increased Vector-Borne Illness Prevalence Fuels Market Expansion-

Vector-borne diseases are infections that affect humans and are brought on by bacteria, viruses, or parasites that are spread by vectors. Over 700,000 people die each year from illnesses such as onchocerciasis, yellow fever, malaria, dengue, schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis, human African trypanosomiasis, and Chagas disease.
Source- https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/vector-borne-diseases 

To efficiently eliminate disease vectors while minimizing their impact on non-target species, the environment, and human health, integrated vector management (IVM) is an approach that combines a variety of techniques and actions. Global adoption of an all-encompassing approach to vector control is growing, and it has the potential to greatly enhance public health results. The sub-Saharan African nation of Zambia, which has a high malaria rate, has successfully used IVM strategies to reduce the number of Anopheles mosquitoes that carry the malaria virus. One of the first programs to fully adopt the integrated vector management strategy (IVM) policy was the one in Zambia. In Zambia, the percentage of children under five who had parasites decreased from 22% in 2006 to 16% in 2010.
Source- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4062855/#B19 

IVM was accepted as a framework for malaria control efforts by Zambia's National Malaria Elimination Centre (NMEC). The IVM approach in Zambia comprises environmental change, indoor residual spraying, larval source reduction, and bed nets treated with insecticides.  IVM makes it possible to adjust to shifting circumstances, including changing mosquito behavior or outside conditions. In addition to enhancing public health outcomes, IVM opens up new avenues for collaboration, study, and innovation in the global vector control industry. Thus, increased vector-borne illness prevalence will fuel market expansion.

• Insecticide-treated net (ITN) adoption will aid market growth-

In endemic areas, it has been demonstrated that using insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) as a personal protective measure lowers the incidence of malaria, severe sickness, and mortality. ITNs have demonstrated a about 20% reduction in the overall death rate of children under the age of five in community-wide studies conducted in several African contexts.

People sleeping beneath bed nets are surrounded by a barrier of protection. Nonetheless, compared to untreated nets, bed nets sprayed with an insecticide offer far greater protection. Insecticides used to treat bed nets also kill other insects in addition to mosquitoes. Additionally, the insecticides deter mosquitoes, lowering their population inside the home where they would otherwise try to feast on humans. Furthermore, achieving great community coverage will result in fewer mosquitoes overall and a shorter lifespan. Whether or whether a person is utilizing a bed net, everyone in the neighborhood is safe when this occurs. A community needs more than half of its members to use an ITN to see such benefits. The MoH has enhanced the availability and access to ITNs with over seven million distributed since 2004 and raised ownership of ITNs from 38 percent (2006) to 64 percent (2010) with the help of important partners, strong leadership, and political will.
Source- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4062855/#B19 

Prolonged In nations where anti-malaria initiatives have successfully increased LLIN coverage, insecticide-treated nets (LLINs) have been linked to significant drops in malaria cases. The World Health Organisation (WHO) currently advises that LLINs be provided to and used by everyone in risky areas, not just the most vulnerable populations, such as expectant mothers and young children (referred to as "universal coverage"). Almost every three years, large-scale initiatives are used to distribute LLINs. Sub-Saharan Africa received 294 million net distributions between 2008 and 2010.
Source- https://www.cdc.gov/malaria/malaria_worldwide/reduction/itn.html  

Thus, Insecticide Treated Net (ITN) adoption will aid market growth.

Restraints of the Market

• Environment issues limits market growth-

The use of chemical pesticides for vector control may have an impact on the ecosystem. Concerns about the effects of these compounds on non-target animals, water sources, and ecosystems may lead to regulations and a shift towards more environmentally friendly alternatives. Climate change can exacerbate vector-borne illness transmission while simultaneously making vector management more challenging. The effectiveness of particular control methods may be impacted by changes in climatic patterns, and rising temperatures may create an environment that is more favorable to the reproduction of vectors. Thus, environmental issues restrict market growth.

• Limited R&D leads to restricted market growth- 

Inadequate surveillance and monitoring methods for vectors and vector-borne diseases may make it more difficult to detect and respond to infections in time. Timely and accurate data are essential for the formulation and execution of effective control strategies. Underfunding of research and development for better vector control methods and technologies may impede progress. Innovation needs to never cease to stay on top of emerging diseases and shifting vector resistance. Thus, limited R&D leads to restricted market growth.

Opportunities in the Market

• Increasing adoption of IVM will lead to greater market growth-

IVM employs a variety of techniques to manage disease vectors without endangering non-target species, people, or the environment. This all-encompassing approach to vector control is becoming more and more well-liked globally, and it may improve public health. Zambia, a nation in Sub-Saharan Africa where malaria is endemic, has effectively controlled Anopheles mosquitoes, which transmit malaria, with IVM. IVM is used by Zambia's NMEC to combat malaria. In Zambia, the IVM approach consists of four main components: environmental alteration, indoor residual spraying, larval supply reduction, and bed nets treated with insecticides. IVM adjusts to shifting environmental factors and mosquito behavior. IVM creates opportunities and improves public health. 

Impact of COVID-19 on the Market

The market expansion for vector control has been impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Worldwide industry closures and supply chain disruptions are the result of lockdowns. Because staff members are diverted to concentrate on the COVID-19 response, services and initiatives aimed at preventing the growth vectors—mosquitoes and flies—are scaled back or discontinued. Nonetheless, government initiatives like the use of pesticides to promote cleanliness and reduce the spread of the coronavirus throughout the states contribute to the expansion of the vector control industry.
 

The Global Vector Control Market is witnessing significant growth in the near future.

In 2023, the Insects segment accounted for noticeable share of global Vector Control Market and is projected to experience significant growth in the near future.

The Chemical segment is expected to expand at the significant CAGR retaining position throughout the forecast period.

Some of the key companies Bayer , BASF and others are focusing on its strategy building model to strengthen its product portfolio and expand its business in the global market.

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