Sarah Y. Dewhirst

Evaluating the efficacy of DEET-based topical repellent products against biting midges using a modified arm-in-cage method

Biting midges ( Culicoides spp.) are vectors of filarial parasites and arboviruses like Oropouche virus, as well as major nuisance biters to humans and animals. Personal protection, including the use of topical repellent, is essential to preventing infective bites. However, no st...