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Table 1 Selected odor lures and method of preparation for experiments

From: Development and evaluation of a novel contamination device that targets multiple life-stages of Aedes aegypti

Attractant

Preparation

AtrAedes tablets

1 AtrAedes tablet placed in the water of the trap

Oak leaf infusion

Several oak leaves were placed in a bucket with 8 L of boiling water; then left for 2-4 weeks

Earl grey tea

3 teabags were placed in a bucket with 8 L of boiling water

Organic water

Water collected from a local ditch and stored in a bucket for 2 weeks

Alfalfa (tablets)

4 tablets were placed in a bucket with 8 L water and stored for 4 days

Yeast (tablets)

4 tablets were placed in a bucket with 8 L water and stored for 4 days

Green tea (capsules)

4 capsules were placed in a bucket with 8 L water and stored for 4 days