Investigation of changes in the levels of some tissue biochemicals in Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) exposed to sublethal toxicity of Cypermethrin
The control of insect vectors, such as mosquitoes relies majorly on the use of insecticides. Most studies on insecticidal efficacy on mosquitoes have placed emphasis exclusively on lethal dosages. Whereas, sublethal doses of insecticide can alter the mosquito biology, physiology, behaviour and demog...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-07-01
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Series: | Scientific African |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468227619306702 |