DEVELOPMENT OF AN ORALLY EFFECTIVE INSECT REPELLENT.

Abstract

Further experimental observations were made to test the validity of the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-carbon dioxide (CO2) hypothesis outlined in previous reports. Repellents that are GABA analogues were tested in order to obtain further information on the chemical structures that are repellent to mosquitoes. A rationale is presented that could possibly unify views on the molecular configurations of compounds that are generally repellent to mosquitoes. Pilot studies were made on a new type of electronic recording instrument, which is considerably more economical to use than the Sanborn model 320 recorder that is presently employed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 31, 1967
Accession Number
AD0647497

Entities

Organizations

  • IIT Research Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Analogs
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Insect Repellents
  • Observation
  • Pilot Studies
  • Recording Systems

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Theoretical Analysis.
  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics