New Class of Mosquitocide
This invention is a small molecule mosquitocide and method of mosquito control is based on selectively inhibiting the blood feeding of female mosquitoes. The compound inhibits nutrient processing and is lethal as shown in adult mosquito assays.
Background:
Numerous diseases are spread by mosquitoes, which develop resistance to chemical pesticides...
Published: 3/12/2024
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Inventor(s): Jon Njardarson, Jun Isoe, Roger Miesfeld
Keywords(s): biology, molecular
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Veterinary Medicine
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