W. Leal

Odorant receptors from Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes aegypti sensitive to floral compounds

The paper identifies and characterizes odorant receptors in Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes aegypti that respond to floral compounds, revealing their expression patterns and potential roles in mosquito behavior.

A popular Indian clove-based mosquito repellent is a false economy

The paper tests a homemade clove-based mosquito repellent and finds it ineffective, while a higher concentration of eugenol shows moderate repellency, but DEET remains more effective and cheaper.

Conspecific larval extracts along with biotoxin to attract-and-kill mosquitoes

The paper develops larval extracts that attract mosquitoes to lay eggs in toxin-laced water, enhancing the attract-and-kill strategy for vector control.

DEET as a feeding deterrent

This study demonstrates that DEET reduces feeding time in mosquitoes when mixed with blood, distinguishing it as a feeding deterrent rather than just a contact repellent.

Ingredients in Victoria’s Secret Bombshell and Ivanka Trump eaux de parfums that repel mosquitoes

The paper identifies two fragrance ingredients in Victoria’s Secret Bombshell and Ivanka Trump eaux de parfums that repel mosquitoes, but warns against using them as off-label repellents.