Enhancing attraction of the vector mosquito Aedes albopictus by using a novel synthetic odorant blend

Enhancing attraction of the vector mosquito Aedes albopictus by using a novel synthetic odorant blend

Abstract Background The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, an increasingly relevant arboviral vector, has spread worldwide. However, currently available tools are limited in terms of effective monitoring of vector populations and accurate determination of the extent of viral transmission, espec...

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Main Authors: Lihua Xie, Wenqiang Yang, Hongmei Liu, Tong Liu, Yugu Xie, Feng Lin, Guofa Zhou, Xiaohong Zhou, Kun Wu, Jinbao Gu, Guiyun Yan, Xiao-Guang Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Olfaction
Host-seeking behavior
Attractive odor blend
Orthogonal design
Mosquito traps
Aedes albopictus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3646-x

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