Effects of methoprene on oviposition by Aedes japonicus and Culex spp
Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association
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Abstract
The mosquito larvicide methoprene is a juvenile growth hormone mimic that is widely used to control mosquitoes. This chemical disrupts normal mosquito development, drastically inhibiting emergence from the pupal to the adult stage. If the presence of methoprene attracts or deters mosquitoes from ovipositing it could have implications for mosquito control. This study evaluates whether methoprene attracts or deters mosquitoes likely to oviposit in catch basins. In a field experiment, methoprene formulated as liquid larvicide did not affect oviposition of either Culex spp. or Aedes japonicus in 19 liter plastic buckets.
Suggested Citation
Butler, M., Suom, C., LeBrun, R., Ginsberg, H., Gettman, A., 2006, Effects of methoprene on oviposition by Aedes japonicus and Culex spp: Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, v. 22, no. 2, p. 339-342.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Effects of methoprene on oviposition by Aedes japonicus and Culex spp |
| Series title | Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 339-342 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association |
| First page | 339 |
| Last page | 342 |