Mosquito Larvae (IMAGE)

KU Leuven

Mosquito Larvae

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The backswimmer is one the natural enemies of mosquito larvae. A synthetic version of the chemical substances emitted by the backswimmer is relatively easy to produce, yielding an ingredient for a cocktail that fights mosquitoes in an efficient and sustainable way.

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