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Table 2 Attraction of Anopheles gambiae to humans versus odours of synthetic and natural origin.

From: Attraction of Anopheles gambiae to odour baits augmented with heat and moisture

Behavioural stimuli

N

P

Person

Mosquito Behavioural Responses

Person

Other

n

Net attraction

LA

Empty tent

8

0.001

83%

511

0.07a

LA

Standard Blend

8

0.001

63%

538

0.04b

LA

Blend IB1

8

0.417

49%

548

0.14c

LA

Worn sock

8

0.613

61%

629

0.16c

HA

Empty tent

8

0.001

93%

563

0.28d

HA

Standard Blend

8

0.001

80%

444

0.27d

HA

Blend IB1

8

0.001

96%

562

0.28d

HA

Worn sock

8

0.001

91%

559

0.36e

  1. N refers to the number of replicates. P values (P) indicate the level of statistical difference between pairs of contrasting stimuli i.e. person versus competing behavioural stimuli (other). Percentages of mosquitoes attracted to the persons are shown. The total number of mosquitoes collected in the choice and trap chambers (n) and the proportion of these that were attracted to either behavioural stimulus (Net attraction) are shown. Values followed by different letter superscripts in the same column differ significantly.