Development and Field Deployment of Biorational Spatial Repellents for the Prevention of Mosquito-Borne Disease
Abstract
The proposed research can also have a significant impact within the general public in the United States and around the world. Dengue is present in more than 100 countries, in which one-third of the world’s population resides. Dengue has been more common in the continental United States in the past two years, especially in Florida. Moreover, Zika virus is continuing to spread throughout North and South America. The development of novel spatial repellents will be extremely valuable in preventing the entry of mosquitoes into domiciles in regions where open living spaces without windows or screens are commonplace. Numerous other pathogens are vectored by mosquitoes in the U.S. and new tools for control of disease vectors, and for nuisance biting mosquitoes will be welcomed by mosquito abatement districts and other government agencies at the state, county and municipal levels. Moreover, the potential of these novel technologies to prevent the entry of Anopheline into living quarters in regions where malaria is a significant burden to public health could be enormous. Therefore, the propose research has great potential to result in a product that can be used by both military and nonmilitary personnel to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Oct 23, 2018
- Source ID
- W911QY1710001
Entities
People
- Joel Coats
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Iowa State University
- United States Department of Defense