Chemical Control of Mosquitoes and the Pesticide Treadmill: A Case for Photosensitive Insecticides as Larvicides
Insecticides reduce the spread of mosquito-borne disease. Over the past century, mosquito control has mostly relied on neurotoxic chemicals—such as pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, chlorinated hydrocarbons, carbamates and organophosphates—that target adults. However, their persistent use has selected fo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-11-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/12/1093 |