Mosquitoe's tendencies of becoming resistant to repellant

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The discussion centers on the factors influencing the development of resistance to mosquito repellents, specifically comparing two species of mosquitoes, A and B. It questions whether the time taken for species A to develop resistance to a repellent like DEET indicates a greater inherent tendency for resistance compared to species B, or if resistance is more significantly influenced by the specific type of repellent used. The conversation highlights the complexity of resistance development, suggesting that both genetic factors within the species and the chemical properties of the repellent play crucial roles in determining resistance tendencies. Further insights or rewording of the original query are encouraged to enhance engagement and clarity.
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I want to know that say if a mosquito species A took more time in becoming resistant to a mosquito repellant (due to genetic mutation) than a mosquito species B in an environment of a particular mosquito repellant (say Deet). Can we say that the species A has a greater tendency to become resistant to mosquito repelllants or the tendency to become resistant depends largely on what type of mosquito repellant we have used?
Please be specific.Thanks
 
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