Abstract:BACKGROUND
Aedes albopictus is a mosquito species and a vector of dengue virus and malaria parasites that represents a significant threat to global public health. Although mosquito populations have been effectively controlled through the use of synthetic insecticides, the emergence of widespread insecticide resistance in wild mosquito populations is a strong motivation to explore new insecticidal chemistries.
RESULTS
In this study, A. albopictus was treated with a series of novel pyrethroids containing 2‐chlor… Show more
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