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Objective
To devise innovative methods for the suppression of insects that transmit diseases to U.S. military deployed abroad.
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Approach:
Identify and test compounds with insecticidal activity that makes them especially beneficial in the rapid control of mosquitoes, flies, and other arthopods responsible for carrying disease agent. Devise innovative means of applying control agents especially suited for use in combat or deployment conditions. Identify and test new classes of topical and area repellents for use by troops.
Investigators
Temeyer, Kevin
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2011
End date
2013
Funding Source
Project number
6205-32000-033-21R
Accession number
422789
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