Attraction of Anopheles gambiae to odour baits augmented with heat and moisture.

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Published in Malar J on January 06, 2010

Authors

Evelyn A Olanga1, Michael N Okal, Phoebe A Mbadi, Elizabeth D Kokwaro, Wolfgang R Mukabana

Author Affiliations

1: International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, GPO, Nairobi, Kenya.

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