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The effect of transfluthrin-treated jute and cotton emanator vests on human landing and fecundity of Anopheles minimus in Thailand.

Author: AhebwaAlex, ChareonviriyaphapTheeraphap, HiiJeffrey, Ngoen-KlanRatchadawan, SaeungManop, YanChanly

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Overview

This study investigates the efficacy of transfluthrin (TFT)-treated jute and cotton fabrics in reducing human landing activity, feeding, and fecundity of Anopheles minimus mosquitoes. TFT-treated jute fabrics were found to significantly reduce human landings, blood feeding, and egg hatchability, suggesting their potential as a complementary tool in mosquito control.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Complementary approaches to tackle outdoor and early evening biting mosquitoes are urgently required. Transfluthrin (TFT) is a volatile pyrethroid capable of altering mosquito feeding behavior. This study investigated the efficacy of TFT-treated jute (TFT-J) and cotton (TFT-C) fabrics on human landi...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actatropica.2023.106904

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Fighting Mosquitoes with Fabric: A Novel Approach to Malaria Prevention

Malaria, a devastating mosquito-borne disease, continues to pose a significant threat in many parts of the world. This research explores a novel approach to mosquito control, utilizing transfluthrin-treated jute and cotton emanator vests to deter Anopheles minimus, a key malaria vector. The study aims to evaluate the efficacy of these vests in reducing mosquito landing, feeding, and fecundity, contributing to malaria prevention efforts.

The Power of Fabric: A New Weapon in the Fight Against Malaria

The study demonstrates that transfluthrin-treated jute vests significantly reduced mosquito landings, blood feeding, and egg hatchability compared to untreated controls. This finding suggests that these vests could play a vital role in reducing malaria transmission, particularly in regions where Anopheles minimus is prevalent.

Protecting Communities: The Promise of Innovative Mosquito Control

This research highlights the potential of novel approaches to mosquito control, particularly those that can be easily integrated into existing public health strategies. The development of transfluthrin-treated vests offers a promising solution for reducing malaria transmission, particularly in areas where access to other prevention methods is limited.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study offers a glimmer of hope in the fight against malaria. By exploring innovative approaches like transfluthrin-treated vests, scientists are making significant progress in reducing mosquito populations and protecting communities from this devastating disease.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2023-05-01
  2. Date Revised 2023-05-01
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

36967063

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1016/j.actatropica.2023.106904

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