2-butanone as a carbon dioxide mimic in attractant blends for the Afrotroical malaria mosquitoes anopheles gambie and anopheles funestus
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2017-08-24Author
Mburu, Monicah M.
Mweresa, Collins K.
Omusula, Philemon
Hiscox, Alexandra
Takken, Willem
Mukabana, Wolfgang R.
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Abstract/ Overview
Most odour baits designed to attract host-seeking mosquitoes contain carbon dioxide (CO2), which enhances trap catches, given its role as a mosquito fight activator. However, the use of CO2 is expensive and logistically demanding for prolonged area-wide use.
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DOI 10.1186/s12936-017-1998-2