A specific concept of strain was developed in order to classify the BTV serotypes ever
reported in Europe based on their properties of animal health impact: the genotype …

The textile industry comprises technologies that transform synthetic or natural fibers into
yarn, cloth, and felt for manufacturing clothing, upholstery, and household linens. The major …

Reducing the number of host-vector interactions is an effective way to reduce the spread of
vector-borne diseases. Repellents are widely used to protect humans from a variety of …

Objective To determine the mosquito repellent activity of herbal essential oils against female
Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus. Methods On a volunteer's forearm, 0.1 mL of …

In many parts of the United States, mosquitoes were previously nuisance pests. However,
they now represent a potential threat in the spread of viral diseases. The Aedes aegypti …

BACKGROUND Essential oils such as citronella oil exhibit antifungal activity and are
potential alternative inhibitors to chemical synthetic fungicides for controlling postharvest …

Background Volatile pyrethroid insecticides, such as transfluthrin, have received increasing
attention for their potent repellent activities in recent years for controlling human disease …

The public has a great desire for products that prevent the annoyance of biting insects and
ticks, but that desire does not always translate into sensible use of those products. Insect …

Mosquito-borne diseases are an increasing global health challenge and vector-based
interventions remain the most important methods for reducing the public health burden of …

The current Zika health crisis in the Americas has created an intense interest in mosquito
control methods and products. Mosquito vectors of Zika are of the genus Aedes, mainly the …