First report and evidence of multiple origins of diflubenzuron resistance alleles in Culex pipiens mosquito from Cyprus

Abstract Background Insecticide resistance is one of the primary problems affecting vector control worldwide. Assessing the occurrence of resistant alleles and understanding their origin across the geographic range of vector species is crucial for effective resistance management. In populations of t...

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Published in:	Parasites & Vectors
Main Authors:	Valentina Mastrantonio, Marlen Vasquez, Gregoris Notarides, Eleni Patsoula, Valentina Lucchesi, Flavio Piras, Romeo Bellini, Daniele Porretta
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Insecticide resistance Vector control Insect growth regulators Diflubenzuron (DFB) chitin-synthase Mosquitoes
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-06889-7