Behavioral responses of Anopheles species (Culicidae: Diptera) with varying surface exposure to pyrethroid ‐treated netting in an excito‐repellency test system

This study found that varying levels of surface exposure with synthetic pyrethroids can impact the behavioral avoidance responses of Anopheles; however, it may also be possible to reduce the amount of coverage to achieve similar avoidance actions. This information may assist policy makers in designing more cost effective strategies involving residual insecticides to control mosquito vectors.

Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - November 16, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: Krajana Tainchum, Jirod Nararak, Wasana Boonyuan, Michael J. Bangs, Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research