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Effects of transfluthrin-treated jute and cotton clothing against resistant and susceptible Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in a semifield system.

Author: AhebwaAlex, ChareonviriyaphapTheeraphap, HiiJeffrey, LeepasertTheerachart, NeohKok-Boon

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Overview

This study evaluated the protective efficacy of transfluthrin-treated jute and cotton fabrics against *Aedes aegypti* mosquitoes in a semifield system. Jute fabric provided better protection, particularly in the morning. However, the study also found that sublethal exposure to transfluthrin stimulated egg production in resistant mosquito strains, highlighting a potential challenge for vector control strategies.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
Volatile pyrethroids exert a range of both lethal and behavioral effects on mosquitoes through the passive release of insecticides into the atmosphere. We investigated the protective efficacy (PE) of transfluthrin-treated jute (TI-jute) and cotton (TI-cotton) fabrics, worn at the back of a protectiv...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjad145

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Transfluthrin-Treated Fabrics for Aedes Aegypti Control

This research examines the effectiveness of transfluthrin-treated fabrics in controlling Aedes aegypti, a mosquito species that transmits dengue fever and other diseases. The authors, like entomologists battling a persistent vector, investigated the protective efficacy of transfluthrin-treated jute and cotton fabrics against both susceptible and resistant strains of Aedes aegypti in a semi-field system. The study found that transfluthrin-treated jute fabric provided significant protection against mosquito bites, but with reduced efficacy against resistant strains. The research highlights the importance of considering resistance when developing and implementing vector control strategies.

Protecting Against Mosquito Bites: A New Strategy

This study, like a journey through a mosquito-infested jungle, reveals the potential of transfluthrin-treated fabrics to protect against mosquito bites and control disease transmission.

Preventing Mosquito-Borne Diseases

The research emphasizes the importance of developing innovative vector control strategies to combat mosquito-borne diseases, particularly in regions with insecticide resistance.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

The use of transfluthrin-treated fabrics offers a promising strategy for reducing mosquito bites and controlling disease transmission, but careful consideration of insecticide resistance is crucial for effective implementation.

Date :
  1. Date Completed n.d.
  2. Date Revised 2023-11-08
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

37936536

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1093/jme/tjad145

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