Assessing the efficacy of two new formulations of larvicide pyriproxyfen for the control of Aedes aegypti using dissemination stations in two sites of Rio de Janeiro city
Document title: Assessing the efficacy of two new formulations of larvicide pyriproxyfen for the control of Aedes aegypti using dissemination stations in two sites of Rio de Janeiro city
Journal: Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000437085
ISSN: 0074-0276
Authors: 1
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Institutions: 1Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz, Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro. Brasil
2Prefeitura Municipal do Rio de Janeiro, Secretaria Municipal de Saude, Rio de Janeiro. Brasil
Year:
Volumen: 115
Country: Brasil
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Aplicado, descriptivo
English abstract BACKGROUND Aedes aegypti is the primary transmitter of several arbovirus with great impact in human health. Controlling vector mosquitoes is an essential and complex task. One promising control method is to use mosquitoes as a vehicle to disseminate tiny particles of juvenile-killing insecticides, such as pyriproxyfen (PPF), to breeding sites. OBJECTIVES We aimed to investigate the capacity of Ae. aegypti to disseminate two new formulations of PPF in two sites of Rio de Janeiro city for assessment of the efficacy of these products. METHODS Dissemination stations impregnated with powder and liquid new formulations of PPF were installed in two test sites. Ovitraps were used in the test sites and in a control site for monitoring the presence of Ae. aegypti throughout eggs collection. FINDINGS Entomological indices indicated that the new formulations of PPF were efficient in reducing eggs abundance. Liquid formulation performed better than powder formulation. Ready-to-use formulations of PPF can be quickly applied in the field and can be replaced after a few months. MAIN CONCLUSIONS New formulations of PPF associated with mosquito dissemination approach make a valuable vector control strategy, managing to cover places of difficult access for whatever reason. New formulations application requires less labour, being economically attractive
Disciplines: Biología
Keyword: Insectos,
Salud pública,
Mosquitos,
Control de vectores,
Piriproxifen,
Aedes aegypti
Keyword: Insects,
Public health,
Mosquitoes,
Pyriproxyfen,
Vector control,
Aedes aegypti
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