Abstract:
Tsetse flies are vectors of the parasite trypanosoma that cause the neglected tropical diseases human and animal African
trypanosomosis. Semiochemicals play important roles in the biology and ecology of tsetse flies. Previous reviews have
focused on olfactory-based attractants of tsetse flies. Here, we present an overview of the identification of repellents and
their development into control tools for tsetse flies. Both natural and synthetic repellents have been successfully tested in
laboratory and field assays against specific tsetse fly species. Thus, these repellents presented as innovative mobile tools
offer opportunities for their use in integrated disease management strategies.
