Development and field evaluation of a synthetic mosquito lure that is more attractive than humans.

Development and field evaluation of a synthetic mosquito lure that is more attractive than humans.

<h4>Background</h4>Disease transmitting mosquitoes locate humans and other blood hosts by identifying their characteristic odor profiles. Using their olfactory organs, the mosquitoes detect compounds present in human breath, sweat and skins, and use these as cues to locate and obtain blo...

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Main Authors: Fredros O Okumu, Gerry F Killeen, Sheila Ogoma, Lubandwa Biswaro, Renate C Smallegange, Edgar Mbeyela, Emmanuel Titus, Cristina Munk, Hassan Ngonyani, Willem Takken, Hassan Mshinda, Wolfgang R Mukabana, Sarah J Moore
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Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/ede7284ab7ec42a395e51bf6e3b38060
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