Chemosensory and Behavioural Responses of <i>Ixodes scapularis</i> to Natural Products: Role of Chemosensory Organs in Volatile Detection

Blacklegged ticks, <i>Ixodes scapularis</i>, represent a significant public health concern due to their vectoring of tick-borne disease. Despite their medical importance, there is still limited knowledge of the chemosensory system of this species, and thus a poor understanding of host-se...

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Main Authors: Nicoletta Faraone, Michael Light, Catherine Scott, Samantha MacPherson, N. Kirk Hillier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/8/502