Blythe E Lawson

PhD Candidate

University of Arkansas

Formerly Arkansas Affiliated with University of Arkansas through 2024.

1 h-index 3 pubs 9 cited

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Blythe E Lawson, a PhD candidate at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, investigates novel approaches to vector control. Their recent publications focus on the susceptibility of adult biting midges (Culicoides spp.) to fluralaner and the development of microencapsulated fluralaner formulations for larvicidal applications. These studies compare the efficacy of these novel products to existing commercial options for mosquito larval control.

Lawson's work explores the potential of yeast microencapsulation as a method for delivering fluralaner, examining its effectiveness against insect larvae. Their research contributes to the development of new strategies for managing insect vectors that transmit diseases.

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h-index: 1
Publications: 3
Citations: 9

Positions

PhD Candidate 2021–present

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Entomology ORCID
University of Florida

Entomology & Nematology ORCID

Selected Publications

Comparison of yeast microencapsulated fluralaner to commercially available mosquito larval control products, 2023 (2024)

Arthropod management tests DOI OpenAlex
Successful yeast microencapsulation of fluralaner and its potential as a larvicide for vector control (2024)

Acta Tropica 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
Topical, contact, and oral susceptibility of adult Culicoides biting midges (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) to fluralaner (2023)

Parasites & Vectors 8 citations DOI OpenAlex