Olfactometer Test

Y-Tube Olfactometer Test for Mosquito Repellents & Attractants

Olfactometer test is carried out to evaluate the behaviour or responses of mosquitos to volatile stimuli under specific laboratory conditions. 

It usually happens that mosquitoes bite some people more than others. Few specific factors such as body odor, temperature, and blood group are known to influence the mosquitoes’ biting behaviors. 

Not all but many times, mosquitos bites are not just the irritable rash or itchy skin that fades away and forgotten. Shockingly, mosquitos are the major carriers of many dangerous viruses and parasite infections that can even lead to the incidence of mortality across the globe.

Fortunately, mosquito repellent and attractant products can help to reduce the likelihood of mosquitoes to a greater extent. To know whether these anti-mosquito materials really work to provide protection against mosquitoes, Olfactometer test is performed.