Functional Mortality: What makes the mosquitoes lose legs?
Pyrethroid is a neurological insecticide that is absorbed by the legs of the mosquito. When the poison is detected, mosquitoes often dispose of the affected legs. With only three or fewer legs, mosquitoes lose their balance and can no longer fly, land or bite.
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