Screening of Repellents against Vespid Wasps

Vespid wasps are ecologically beneficial, but they can be a nuisance and dangerous to people due to their tendency to sting. Here, the aim was to screen samples of volatiles (i.e., essential oils and pure chemicals) for their repellency against wasps. The number of wasps (mainly Vespula vulgaris)...

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Main Authors: Jean-Luc Boevé, Kris Honraet, Bart Rossel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-03-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/5/1/272