Deadly pathogens and parasites are transmitted by vectors and the mosquito is considered
the most threatening vector in public health, transmitting these pathogens to humans and …

Mosquitoes are best known for their proclivity towards biting humans and transmitting
bloodborne pathogens, but there are over 3500 species, including both blood-feeding and …

Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are the main olfactory proteins of mosquitoes, and their
structures have been widely explored to develop new repellents. In the present study, we …

Background The species-specific mode of action for DEET and many other mosquito
repellents is often unclear. Confusion may arise for many reasons. First, the response of a …

Background New vector control paradigms expanding the use of spatial repellents are
promising, but there are many gaps in our knowledge about how repellents work and how …

Female mosquitoes need a blood meal to reproduce, and in obtaining this essential nutrient
they transmit deadly pathogens. Although crucial for the spread of mosquito-borne diseases …

Ongoing difficulties with successful urban mosquito management highlights the need to find
novel management strategies to reduce the impact of mosquito vectors. To date, urban …

Olfactory learning in blood-feeding insects, such as mosquitoes, could play an important role
in host preference and disease transmission. However, standardised protocols allowing …

Odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are small soluble proteins whose biological function is
believed to be facilitating olfaction by assisting the transport of volatile chemicals in both …

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 …