Values and references for ecological parameters in the simulations.^a

aThis table contains only those ecological parameters considered to be necessary for the primary understanding and parameterization of the model. A full listing of all ecological parameters is available in tables 1 and 2 and in file S1, within the spreadsheet containing the model. All entries refer to mean parameter values in this deterministic model. bThe value of the parameter is equivalent to attacks per day per host-seeking vector per unprotected human. cThe value of the parameter is equivalent to attacks per day per host-seeking vector per individual head of cattle and was different for the two vector species Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto. With the exception of this parameter, all the other values are assumed to be identical for both species.