Evaluation of a novel West Nile virus transmission control strategy that targets Culex tarsalis with endectocide-containing blood meals.

Control of arbovirus transmission remains focused on vector control through application of insecticides directly to the environment. However, these insecticide applications are often reactive interventions that can be poorly-targeted, inadequate for localized control during outbreaks, and opposed du...

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Main Authors: Chilinh Nguyen, Meg Gray, Timothy A Burton, Soleil L Foy, John R Foster, Alex Lazr Gendernalik, Claudia Rückert, Haoues Alout, Michael C Young, Broox Boze, Gregory D Ebel, Brady Clapsaddle, Brian D Foy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2019-03-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC6424467?pdf=render