Getting Them Where They Live—Semiochemical-Based Strategies To Address Major Gaps in Vector Control Programs: Vectrax, SPLAT BAC, Trojan Cow, and SPLAT TK

Is Anopheles gambiae attraction to floral and human skin-based odours and their combination modulated by previous blood meal experience?

“…Vectrax (ISCA Technologies, Riverside, USA) is sprayable liquid formulation comprised of a synthetic mix of typical oral volatiles that mimic sugar-rich owers and extra oral nectaries from which mosquitoes of all species and both sexes seek sustenance throughout their lives [23]. Mosquitoes detect these oral attractants, released over time from the Vectrax formulation, and respond by orienting their ight toward the point source.…”

“…Mosquitoes detect these oral attractants, released over time from the Vectrax formulation, and respond by orienting their ight toward the point source. Vectrax also contains several sugars-and protein-based feeding stimulants, which encourage mosquitoes to feed upon the formulation to full engorgement [23]. Skin Lure is a matrix material containing human skin mimic compounds consisting of a proprietary blend of acids and ammonia and formulated in SPLAT (Specialized Pheromone and Lure Application Technology, a material that allow slow release of odour).…”

“…By ne-tuning blends, baits can be developed that selectively target mosquitoes and have minimal impact on the environment. These have the potential to make a signi cant contribution to mosquito population management and the suppression of mosquito-borne diseases [21,[23][24][25][26][27]. Such methods are increasingly being employed against pest insects in agriculture and in vector control.…”

A zooprophylaxis strategy using l-lactic acid (Abate) to divert host-seeking malaria vectors from human host to treated non-host animals

“…To address these challenges and achieve effective, sustainable malaria control, there is an urgent need for exploration of novel solutions to supplement the existing interventions [13]. A highly promising approach that has been explored intensively in recent years is the use of the "Attract and Kill" approach [14]. This approach deploys a two-part formulation i.e.…”

Is Anopheles gambiae attraction to floral and human skin-based odours and their combination modulated by previous blood meal experience?

“…By fine-tuning blends, baits can be developed that selectively target mosquitoes and have minimal impact on the environment. These have the potential to make a significant contribution to mosquito population management and the suppression of mosquito-borne diseases [21,[23][24][25][26][27]. Such methods are increasingly being employed against pest insects in agriculture and in vector control.…”