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Pest Manag Sci

Title:		Semiochemicals for biting fly control: their identification and exploitation
Author(s):		Logan JG; Birkett MA;
Address:		"Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ, UK. james.logan@bbsrc.ac.uk"
Journal Title:		Pest Manag Sci
Year:		2007
Volume:		63
Issue:		7
Page Number:		647 - 657
DOI:		10.1002/ps.1408
ISSN/ISBN:		1526-498X (Print) 1526-498X (Linking)
Abstract:		"Insects that feed on the blood of vertebrates are difficult to control, and many previous efforts have been unsuccessful. This is becoming an ever increasing issue, not only in developing countries, but also in developed countries, as exemplified by the recent spread of West Nile virus by mosquitoes across the USA and recent dengue outbreaks in Singapore and Australia. Investigating the ways in which biting insects interact with each other, their environment and their hosts is providing valuable knowledge that will lead to the development of improved control technologies. For instance, recent advances in chemical ecology research have led to the identification of new semiochemicals that show great potential as control agents against biting insects. Exciting new chemical ecology tools and control technologies for the future are discussed"
Keywords:		Animals Diptera/*physiology Humans Insect Control/*methods Insect Vectors/*physiology Pheromones/analysis/*physiology;
Notes:		"MedlineLogan, James G Birkett, Michael A eng Review England 2007/06/06 Pest Manag Sci. 2007 Jul; 63(7):647-57. doi: 10.1002/ps.1408"