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Effects of Blood Meal Source on Aedes albopictus Life Table Characteristics and Vector Competence for Dengue Virus
van Dodewaard, Caitlin A.M.; Richards, Stephanie L.; Harris, Jonathan W.; Tippett, Joshua W. (2016-09-26)Commercially available blood can be used as an alternative to live animals to feed mosquitoes; however, the extent to which alternative blood sources affect mosquito vector competence for dengue virus (DENV, ... -
Evaluation of Barrier Sprays in Eastern North Carolina
Volkan, Joshua K.; Richards, Stephanie L.; Balanay, Jo Anne (2016-09-26)Suspend® Polyzone® (deltamethrin) and Bifen Insecticide/Termiticide (bifenthrin) were evaluated in two eastern North Carolina neighborhoods from May 18 – Oct 19, 2015 (23 weeks). Lots were sprayed every 21 days. At 17 ... -
Nationwide Insecticide Susceptibility Screening Against Six Active Ingredients
Richards, Stephanie L.; Balanay, Jo Anne; Fields, Melinda; Vandock, Kurt (2016-09-26)Mosquitoes may develop resistance to insecticide active ingredients after repeated exposures. Thus, it is crucial that mosquito populations be tested for resistance to confirm efficacy of control, inform management ... -
Potential for sublethal insecticide exposure to impact vector competence of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) for dengue and Zika viruses
Richards, Stephanie L.; White, Avian V.; Balanay, Jo Anne (2016-09-26)Dengue and Zika viruses (DENV and ZIKV, Family Flaviviridae, genus Flavivirus) are arboviruses that cause human epidemics. Due to lack of vaccines for many mosquito borne diseases, there is a need for mosquito control. In ...