Laboratory evaluation of Vectobac as against Aedes aegypti in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, México.

Intensive use of the organophosphate insecticide malathion against adults and temephos against larvae of Aedes aegypti in Mexico over the past 30 years has led to problems requiring the use of new larvicides. Toward this objective, Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti), a target-specific and...

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Autores principales: Ponce García, Gustavo, Flores Suárez, Adriana Elizabeth, Rodríguez, María Luisa, Fernández Salas, Ildefonso, Badii Zabeh, Mohammad Hosein
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Publicado: American Mosquito Control Association 2002
Acceso en línea:http://eprints.uanl.mx/1168/1/Laboratory_evaluation_of_Vectobac_as_against_Aedes_aegypti_in_Monterrey%2C_Nuevo_Leon%2C_Mexico.pdf
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author Ponce García, Gustavo
Flores Suárez, Adriana Elizabeth
Rodríguez, María Luisa
Fernández Salas, Ildefonso
Badii Zabeh, Mohammad Hosein
author_facet Ponce García, Gustavo
Flores Suárez, Adriana Elizabeth
Rodríguez, María Luisa
Fernández Salas, Ildefonso
Badii Zabeh, Mohammad Hosein
author_sort Ponce García, Gustavo
collection Repositorio Institucional
description Intensive use of the organophosphate insecticide malathion against adults and temephos against larvae of Aedes aegypti in Mexico over the past 30 years has led to problems requiring the use of new larvicides. Toward this objective, Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti), a target-specific and environmentally safer control agent, was evaluated. Laboratory bioassays were done to determine the susceptibility of 2nd- and 3rd-stage larvae of Ae. aegypti to Vectobac® 12 AS (aqueous suspension, 600 ITU/mg). A median lethal concentration of 0.0104 ppm and a 95% lethal concentration of 0.18 ppm were determined after 24 h of exposure to the agent. The values obtained were adjusted for field application and were further tested in the field by the State of Nuevo León, Mexico Vector Control Program. Suspensions of Bti were poured into pipe-water trucks and transferred to domestic 200-gal metal water drums. Larval populations were reduced during a 2-week study period. However, residents complained about a fine dusty film on the water surface. Nevertheless, these results are promising for future Bti field applications.
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spelling eprints-11682018-10-01T17:56:46Z http://eprints.uanl.mx/1168/ Laboratory evaluation of Vectobac as against Aedes aegypti in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, México. Ponce García, Gustavo Flores Suárez, Adriana Elizabeth Rodríguez, María Luisa Fernández Salas, Ildefonso Badii Zabeh, Mohammad Hosein Intensive use of the organophosphate insecticide malathion against adults and temephos against larvae of Aedes aegypti in Mexico over the past 30 years has led to problems requiring the use of new larvicides. Toward this objective, Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (Bti), a target-specific and environmentally safer control agent, was evaluated. Laboratory bioassays were done to determine the susceptibility of 2nd- and 3rd-stage larvae of Ae. aegypti to Vectobac® 12 AS (aqueous suspension, 600 ITU/mg). A median lethal concentration of 0.0104 ppm and a 95% lethal concentration of 0.18 ppm were determined after 24 h of exposure to the agent. The values obtained were adjusted for field application and were further tested in the field by the State of Nuevo León, Mexico Vector Control Program. Suspensions of Bti were poured into pipe-water trucks and transferred to domestic 200-gal metal water drums. Larval populations were reduced during a 2-week study period. However, residents complained about a fine dusty film on the water surface. Nevertheless, these results are promising for future Bti field applications. American Mosquito Control Association 2002 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.uanl.mx/1168/1/Laboratory_evaluation_of_Vectobac_as_against_Aedes_aegypti_in_Monterrey%2C_Nuevo_Leon%2C_Mexico.pdf http://eprints.uanl.mx/1168/1.haspreviewThumbnailVersion/Laboratory_evaluation_of_Vectobac_as_against_Aedes_aegypti_in_Monterrey%2C_Nuevo_Leon%2C_Mexico.pdf Ponce García, Gustavo y Flores Suárez, Adriana Elizabeth y Rodríguez, María Luisa y Fernández Salas, Ildefonso y Badii Zabeh, Mohammad Hosein (2002) Laboratory evaluation of Vectobac as against Aedes aegypti in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, México. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, 18 (4). pp. 341-343. ISSN 8756-971X
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