On the use of inhibitors of 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase as a vector-selective insecticide in the control of mosquitoes
M. A. V. Ramirez, M. Sterkel, A. d. J. Martins, J. B. P. Lima, P. L. Oliveira
This paper evaluates the toxicity of HPPD inhibitors against mosquitoes, finding that nitisinone (NTBC) is highly effective and selective, offering a promising alternative to conventional insecticides.
bioRxiv · Jun 12, 2019Physiology