{
  "id": 934506,
  "title": "Laboratory efficacy of a solar-powered spatial repellent device against Anopheles mosquitoes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/laboratory-efficacy-of-a-solar-powered-spatial-repellent-device",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-14T00:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "bioRxiv",
    "slug": "biorxiv",
    "url": "https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.08.13.744622v1?rss=1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Spatial repellents represent a promising approach to complement existing malaria vector control interventions by reducing contact between mosquitoes and humans. However, the efficacy of passive spatial repellent devices may be affected by environmental conditions, particularly temperature and airflow, which can influence the release of volatile active ingredients. Active-release devices may…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}