Longitudinal evaluation of Ocimum and other plants effects on the feeding behavioral response of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) in the field in Tanzania
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of repellent materials from plants against nuisance insects is common with great potential to compliment existing malaria control programmes and this requires evaluation in the field. Ocimum plant species, <it>Ocimum su...
Main Authors: | Tenu Filemoni, Massenga Charles P, Mahande Michael J, Mahande Aneth M, Lowassa Asanterabi, Mosha Franklin W, Kweka Eliningaya J, Lyatuu Ester E, Mboya Michael A, Temu Emmanuel A |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-10-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
Online Access: | http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/1/1/42 |
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