Reduction in host-finding behaviour in fungus-infected mosquitoes is correlated with reduction in olfactory receptor neuron responsiveness

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chemical insecticides against mosquitoes are a major component of malaria control worldwide. Fungal entomopathogens formulated as biopesticides and applied as insecticide residual sprays could augment current control strategies and m...

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Main Authors: Thomas Matthew B, Domingue Michael J, Blanford Simon, George Justin, Read Andrew F, Baker Thomas C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/10/1/219