Journal Article
An Overview of Tsetse Fly Repellents: Identification and Applications
Olabimpe Y. Orubuloye; Njelembo J. Mbewe; David P. Tchouassi; Abdullahi A. Yusuf; Christian W. W. Pirk; Baldwyn Torto
Journal of Chemical Ecology · Vol. 50, Issue 11 · pp. 581-592 · 2024
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.
Bibliographic Information
| Journal | Journal of Chemical Ecology |
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| Publisher | Springer |
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| Publication Date | 2024-11-01 |
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| Publication Year | 2024 |
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| Volume | 50 |
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| Issue | 11 |
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| Pages | 581-592 |
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| Document Type | Journal Article |
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| Print ISSN | 0098-0331 |
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| eISSN | 1573-1561 |
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10886-024-01527-5 |
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