In Vitro Evaluation of Essential Oils and Saturated Fatty Acids for Repellency against the Old-World Sand Fly, <i>Phlebotomus papatasi</i> (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae)

In Vitro Evaluation of Essential Oils and Saturated Fatty Acids for Repellency against the Old-World Sand Fly, <i>Phlebotomus papatasi</i> (Scopoli) (Diptera: Psychodidae)

The sand fly, <i>Phlebotomus papatasi</i> (Scopoli, 1786), is a major vector for Leishmania major in the Middle East, which has impacted human health and US military operations in the area, demonstrating the need to develop effective sand fly control and repellent options. Here, we repor...

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Main Authors: Kevin B. Temeyer, Kristie G. Schlechte, Joel R. Coats, Charles L. Cantrell, Rodrigo Rosario-Cruz, Kimberly H. Lohmeyer, Adalberto A. Pérez de León, Andrew Y. Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
sand flies
<i>Phlebotomus papatasi</i>
repellents
DEET
IR3535
essential oils
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/15/3/155

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