Electrophysiological and behavioral characterization of bioactive compounds of the Thymus vulgaris, Cymbopogon winterianus, Cuminum cyminum and Cinnamomum zeylanicum essential oils against Anopheles gambiae and prospects for their use as bednet treatments

Electrophysiological and behavioral characterization of bioactive compounds of the Thymus vulgaris, Cymbopogon winterianus, Cuminum cyminum and Cinnamomum zeylanicum essential oils against Anopheles gambiae and prospects for their use as bednet treatments

Abstract Background Laboratory and field studies showed that repellent, irritant and toxic actions of common public health insecticides reduce human-vector contact and thereby interrupt disease transmission. One of the more effective strategies to reduce disease risk involves the use of long-lasting...

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Main Authors: Emilie Deletre, Fabrice Chandre, Livy Williams, Claire Duménil, Chantal Menut, Thibaud Martin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Essential oil
Repellency
Toxicity
Vector control
DEET
Permethrin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-0934-y

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