Effectiveness of Methoprene, an Insect Growth Regulator, Against Malaria Vectors in Fars, Iran: A Field Study
Titel:
Effectiveness of Methoprene, an Insect Growth Regulator, Against Malaria Vectors in Fars, Iran: A Field Study
Auteur:
H. Darabi H. Vatandoost M.R. Abaei O. Gharibi F. Pakbaz
Verschenen in:
Pakistan journal of biological sciences
Paginering:
Jaargang 14 (2011) nr. 1 pagina's 69-73
Jaar:
2011
Inhoud:
Methoprene, an insect growth regulator, was evaluated under field conditions against the main malaria vectors in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The effect of 5, 10 and 20 kg ha-1 concentration of methoprene granule formulation and 100 and 200 mL ha-1 concentration of EC formulation was measured to determine any changes in Anophelini larval abundance and IE ratio in both rice fields and artificial ponds. In artificial ponds, granular methoprene at a dose of 20 kg ha-1 inhibited adult emergence by 77.1% after 1 day and 65.9% after 3 days. The emulsifiable concentrate formulation of methoprene at 200 mL ha-1 inhibited adult emergence by 83.7% after 1 day and 32.2% after 3 days. In rice fields, inhibition of emergence was 44.3% at 20 kg ha-1 granule and 35.8% for emulsifiable concentrate at 200 mL ha-1 after 3 days. The results vary depending on the mosquito species, treatment methods, breeding places and type of formulation.
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