Chemical ecology and management of dengue vectors
Dengue, caused by the dengue virus, is the most widespread arboviral infectious disease of
public health significance globally. This review explores the communicative function of …
public health significance globally. This review explores the communicative function of …
Not just from blood: mosquito nutrient acquisition from nectar sources
Anthropophilic female mosquitoes are well known for their strong attraction to human hosts,
but plant nectar is a common energy source in their diets. When sugar sources are scarce …
but plant nectar is a common energy source in their diets. When sugar sources are scarce …
Thermal infrared directs host-seeking behaviour in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
Mosquito-borne diseases affect hundreds of millions of people annually and
disproportionately impact the develo** world,. One mosquito species, Aedes aegypti, is a …
disproportionately impact the develo** world,. One mosquito species, Aedes aegypti, is a …
orco mutant mosquitoes lose strong preference for humans and are not repelled by volatile DEET
Female mosquitoes of some species are generalists and will blood-feed on a variety of
vertebrate hosts, whereas others display marked host preference. Anopheles gambiae and …
vertebrate hosts, whereas others display marked host preference. Anopheles gambiae and …
A dual-target molecular mechanism of pyrethrum repellency against mosquitoes
Pyrethrum extracts from flower heads of Chrysanthemum spp. have been used worldwide in
insecticides and repellents. While the molecular mechanisms of its insecticidal action are …
insecticides and repellents. While the molecular mechanisms of its insecticidal action are …
Olfactory systems across mosquito species
M Wheelwright, CR Whittle, O Riabinina - Cell and Tissue Research, 2021 - Springer
There are 3559 species of mosquitoes in the world (Harbach 2018) but, so far, only a
handful of them have been a focus of olfactory neuroscience and neurobiology research …
handful of them have been a focus of olfactory neuroscience and neurobiology research …
The neurobiology of insect olfaction: sensory processing in a comparative context
The simplicity and accessibility of the olfactory systems of insects underlie a body of
research essential to understanding not only olfactory function but also general principles of …
research essential to understanding not only olfactory function but also general principles of …
Mutagenesis of the orco odorant receptor co-receptor impairs olfactory function in the malaria vector Anopheles coluzzii
Mosquitoes rely heavily on their olfactory systems for host seeking, selection of oviposition
sites, and avoiding predators and other environmental dangers. Of these behaviors, the …
sites, and avoiding predators and other environmental dangers. Of these behaviors, the …
Mosquito repellents: An insight into the chronological perspectives and novel discoveries
Mosquito being the major medically important arthropod vector; requires utmost attention to
reduce the sufferings and economic consequences of those living in the endemic regions …
reduce the sufferings and economic consequences of those living in the endemic regions …
Behavioral insensitivity to DEET in Aedes aegypti is a genetically determined trait residing in changes in sensillum function
N, N-Diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) is one of the most effective and commonly used mosquito
repellents. However, during laboratory trials a small proportion of mosquitoes are still …
repellents. However, during laboratory trials a small proportion of mosquitoes are still …