Article
G119S ace-1 mutation conferring insecticide resistance detected in the Culex pipiens complex in Morocco.
Pest management science - 1 Jan 2019
Bkhache Meriem, Tmimi Fatim-Zohra, Charafeddine Omar, Filali Oumama Benabdelkrim, Lemrani Meryem, Labbé Pierrick, Sarih M'hammed
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Arboviruses are controlled through insecticide control of their mosquito vector. However, inconsiderate use of insecticides often results in the selection of resistance in treated populations, so that monitoring is required to optimize their usage. Here, Culex pipiens (West Nile and Rift Valley Fever virus vector) specimens were collected from four Moroccan cities. Levels of susceptibility to the...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
