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Novel Synergized Aryl Amide Spatial Repellent Significantly Reduces Collections of Aedes Albopictus in a Wooded North Florida Suburban Residential Yard

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Aedes albopictus is a significant vector of dengue and chikungunya to humans. Increasing evidence of resistance of this species coupled with their use of cryptic habitat pose significant obstacles to effective control. We investigated efficacy against natural populations of Ae. albopictus of a novel aryl amide spatial repellent (Compound 53) and a novel synergist (trans-chrysanthemic acid; TCA) that in previous work had shown high capability to repel Ae. aegypti in a laboratory environment. We observed a significant reduction in collections of Ae. albopictus in a wooded north Florida residential yard when synergized Compound 53/TCA was present. We conclude that this novel synergized aryl amide demonstrates potential and should be investigated further.

Source: Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

DOI: 10.2987/24-7200

Authors: Seth Gibson, Robert L. Aldridge, Barbara E. Bayer, Adam Bowman, Frances V. Golden, Kenneth J. Linthicum, Daniel L. Kline, Jeffrey R. Bloomquist, Edmund J. Norris

Institutions: Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology, University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Insect Pest Control Strategies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4410387288

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