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From: Evaluation of standard field and laboratory methods to compare protection times of the topical repellents PMD and DEET

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The human landing catch (HLC) method for measuring the efficacy of topical repellents under field conditions. Mosquitoes alighting on the treated and exposed lower leg were aspirated by a mouth aspirator and kept in Falcon tubes for species identification in the laboratory. Apart from the treated area the whole body was fully protected by a jump suit, a bee keeper’s hat and latex gloves through which mosquitoes cannot bite.

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