Repellent effects of insecticides against Aedes aegypti: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Aedes aegypti is the primary vector of arboviruses, including dengue, Zika and chikungunya, representing a major global public health concern. Owing to the lack of effective vaccines and specific therapeutic options for these infections, vector control remains the main strategy to limit their spread. Traditionally, vector control has relied on extensive use of insecticides combined with the elimination of breeding sites. However, in addition to selecting for insecticide-resistant mosquitoes, concerns have arisen about behavioural effects induced by insecticides, particularly repellency - defined as the ability of a chemical compound to trigger avoidance behaviour in insects, thereby reducing their exposure to treated surfaces. This systematic review aimed to synthesise c

SUBMITTER: Koerich LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12709794 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature