An overview of Tsetse fly repellents : identification and applications

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Orubuloye, Olabimpe Y.
Mbewe, Njelembo J.
Tchouassi, David P.
Yusuf, Abdullahi Ahmed
Pirk, Christian Walter Werner
Torto, Baldwyn

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Springer

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.

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African Trypanosomosis, Ecology, Neglected tropical diseases, Repellents, Sustainable development, Tsetse flies, SDG-03: Good health and well-being

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being

Citation

Orubuloye, O.Y., Mbewe, N.J., Tchouassi, D.P. 2024, 'An overview of Tsetse fly repellents : identification and applications', Journal of Chemical Ecology, vol. 50, pp. 581-592. https://DOI.org/10.1007/s10886-024-01527-5.