Comparative sensitivity of four Anopheles (Diptera: Culicidae) to five repellents

• Published in: Journal of medical entomology Vol. 28; no. 3; p. 417
• Main Authors: Robert, L.L. (Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Washington, DC), Hallam, J.A, Seeley, D.C, Roberts, L.W, Wirtz, R.A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.05.1991
• Subjects: Animals; Anopheles; ANOPHELES ALBIMANUS; ANOPHELES FREEBORNI; ANOPHELES GAMBIAE; ANOPHELES STEPHENSI; DEET; Female; Glycols; Insect Repellents; INSECTE NUISIBLE; INSECTICIDAS; INSECTICIDE; INSECTOS DANINOS; Permethrin; Phthalic Acids; Pyrans; Pyrethrins; Rabbits; REPELENTES; REPULSIF

Five repellents were evaluated against Anopheles albimanus Wiedemann, An. freeborni Aitken, An. gambiae Giles, and An. stephensi Liston, using a "free choice," dose-response testing procedure on rabbits. Overall, deet was the most effective repellent based on effective dosages (Ed50's...