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Deployed Warfighter Protection Research Program (Fy2011)

Objective

To devise innovative methods for the suppression of insects that transmit diseases to U.S. military deployed abroad.

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Approach:
Identify and test compounds with insecticidal activity that makes them especially beneficial in the rapid control of mosquitoes, flies, and other arthropods responsible for carrying disease agents. Devise innovative means of applying control agents especially suited for use in combat or deployment conditions. Identify and test new classes of topical and area repellents for use by troops.

Investigators
Li, Andrew
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2010
End date
2012
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6205-32000-033-20
Categories
Pesticide Residues