Insecticide resistance mechanisms with novel ‘kdr’ type gene mutations in the tropical bed bug Cimex hemipterus

Insecticide resistance mechanisms with novel ‘kdr’ type gene mutations in the tropical bed bug Cimex hemipterus

Abstract Background The tropical bed bug, Cimex hemipterus, is a serious indoor public health pest in tropical regions causing intense physical discomfort and mental distress to humans. At present, the application of insecticides is the major control strategy. The present study was designed to evalu...

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Main Authors: Ranindra Punchihewa, W. A. Priyanka P. de Silva, Thilini C. Weeraratne, S. H. P. Parakrama Karunaratne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Cimex hemipterus
Insecticide resistance
kdr type mutations
Resistance mechanisms
Tropical bed bug
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3565-x

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