Next-generation tools to control biting midge populations and reduce pathogen transmission

Abstract Biting midges of the genus Culicoides transmit disease-causing agents resulting in a significant economic impact on livestock industries in many parts of the world. Localized control efforts, such as removal of larval habitat or pesticide application, can be logistically difficult, expensiv...

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Main Authors: Phillip Shults, Lee W. Cohnstaedt, Zach N. Adelman, Corey Brelsfoard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
IIT
SIT
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04524-1