Exploiting triatomine behaviour: alternative perspectives for their control
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 104(supl.1): 65-70, July 2009.
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ABSTRACT
Living in close association with a vertebrate host and feeding on its blood requires different types of adaptations, including behavioural adjustements. Triatomines exhibit particular traits associated with the exploitation of their habitat and food sources and these traits have been the subject of intense analysis. Many aspects of triatomine behaviour have been relatively well characterised and some attempts to exploit the behaviours have been undertaken. Baited traps based on host-associated cues, artificial refuges and light-traps are some of the tools used. Here we discuss how our knowledge of the biology of Chagas disease vectors may help us sample and detect these insects and even increase the efficiency of control measures.
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Main subject:
Animal Communication
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Triatominae
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Ecosystem
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Feeding Behavior
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Insect Vectors
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Year:
2009
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Article