The NAVRC’s Insectary houses different mosquito genera and species; maintained for the purpose of the study of vectors/intermediate hosts involved in the transmission of Yellow fever, Malaria and other Mosquito-borne infections. The Insectary is maintained by team of entomologists who daily cares for these vectors such that vector control which is the mandate of the Centre is achieved. 
Entomologists conducting routine inspection of the mosquito cages
Routine activities at the Insectary includes:
- Feeding of the larvae and adult mosquitoes;
- Separation of pupae from the larvae;
- Picking and introduction of pupae into the cages to develop into adult mosquitoes;
- Blood–feeding of adult mosquitoes;
- Preparation of sugar solution for feeding of mosquitoes;
- Attending to the animal house;
- Cleaning of cages and general sanitation of the insectary to prevent microbial growth that may threaten the survival of the insects etc.
An entomologist introducing pupae into the mosquito cages to develop into adult mosquitoes
Insectary Opportunities:
The NAVRC’s Insectary remains a reference point for vector research in Nigeria and offers many opportunities such as:
- The Insectary is a knowledge repository for both Undergraduates and Post graduates researchers in the field of entomology;
- Source of materials for entomological research for the Universities and Independent researchers;
- Susceptibility status and other Entomological data are made feasible through studies from the Insectary;
- The Insectary is a structure for human capacity building;
- Source of materials such as Mosquito eggs, larvae and adults;
- The Insectary is opened for services between 8am to 4pm, Mondays to Fridays.
