Publications by authors named "Patrick Obore"
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
June 2021
Article Synopsis
- - Savannah tsetse flies avoid waterbuck odors due to a combination of repellent volatile compounds, but certain components like nonanoic acid can be attractive to them.
- - Research showed that altering the structure of δ-octalactone affects its repellency and attraction to tsetse flies, and blending three specific compounds created a more attractive mixture for these flies than single compounds.
- - Field experiments confirmed that a specific blend of these compounds (in a 1:3:2 ratio) was significantly more attractive to dominant tsetse fly species than traditional bait types, indicating the potential for improved pest management strategies.
