Uncontrolled biological invasions are reducing freshwater ecosystem diversity and resilience. Research is needed to evaluate whether non-structural deterrents feasible within lock or canal environments. This study examined common carp (Cyprinus carpio) buffalo hybrid (Ictiobus) movement patterns in response acoustic stroboscopic deterrents. Twelve strobe lights one underwater speaker were deplo...

This study investigated insect bite protection and length of the protection with 30 repellents which were divided into 3 categories: plant oil, essential oil and essential oil with ethyl alcohol, tested against three mosquito species, Aedes aegypti, Anopheles minimus and Culex quinquefasciatus, under laboratory conditions. The plant oil group was comprised of Phlai (Zingiber cassumunar) and Swe...

Background. Malaria is one of the deadliest mosquito-borne diseases in sub-Saharan Africa and Ethiopia. Owing to their costs environmental issues, synthetic insecticides are poor choices control mosquitoes. Plant-based products can be considered as safe biodegradable alternatives. The present study aimed test toxicity oviposition deterrent activities Thymus serrulatus schimperi essential oils (...