Mosquitoes can learn to love DEET
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Mosquitoes can learn to like DEET, the world’s most powerful insect repellent, according to a new study.
Every summer, millions of people spray themselves with DEET to keep mosquitoes away. But the new research suggests mosquitoes may be able to learn to associate the repellent with food—and even become attracted to it.
The study in the Journal of Experimental Biology, was a collaboration between Clément Vinauger, associate professor at Virginia Tech, and Claudio Lazzari at the University
Every summer, millions of people spray themselves with DEET to keep mosquitoes away. But the new research suggests mosquitoes may be able to learn to associate the repellent with food—and even become attracted to it.
The study in the Journal of Experimental Biology, was a collaboration between Clément Vinauger, associate professor at Virginia Tech, and Claudio Lazzari at the University
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