Repellence and insecticidal activity mediated by necrosis in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes exposed to thymol
G.J. Nascimento,
L.H.G. Oliveira,
H.L. Rique
et al.
Abstract:The mosquito Aedes aegypti is a major threat to public health because it spreads several arboviruses. Since this insect is an anthropophilic mosquito that has evolved to thrive in urban settings and is common in Brazil and other tropical nations, controlling its population growth is difficult. The two basic methods of control are eradicating its breeding grounds and applying pesticides. There have been reports of pesticide resistance emerging as well as DEET's potential danger for people, particularly youngste… Show more
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