Effects of irritant chemicals on Aedes aegypti resting behavior: is there a simple shift to untreated "safe sites"?

BACKGROUND: Previous studies have identified the behavioral responses of Aedes aegypti to irritant and repellent chemicals that can be exploited to reduce man-vector contact. Maximum efficacy of interventions based on irritant chemical actions will, however, require full knowledge of variables that...

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Main Authors: Hortance Manda, Luana M Arce, Tarra Foggie, Pankhil Shah, John P Grieco, Nicole L Achee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-07-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3144182?pdf=render