Field Research

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Linalool Candles as Spatial Repellents against Natural Populations of Mosquitoes

Susan McKnight
In this field study to characterize the action of linalool candles as spatial repellents against natural populations of mosquitoes, subjects received 25.8% fewer mosquito landings at positions with candles containing 65% +enantiomer of linalool with 35% -enantiomer of linalool compared with the unscented tea candle.

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Collier Mosquito Barrier Research Report

Dr. Jeffrey Stivers, head of Research for the Collier Mosquito Control District in Florida, built an experimental 2,400-foot (730 m) mosquito barrier to protect the Stevens' Landing Condominium Association.
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