Field evaluation of Mesocyclops longisetus (Copepoda: Cyclopoidea) for the control of larval Aedes aegypti (Diptera Culicidae) in northeastern Mexico

Field trials of the predacious copepod Mesocyclops longisetus Thiubaud were conducted in northeastern Mexico to determine the effectiveness of this species to control larval Aedes aegypti (L.) populations and to survive and reproduce in nature. Groups of 200, 50, and 50 ovigerous M. longisetus femal...

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Autores principales: Gorrochótegui Escalante, Norma, Fernández Salas, Ildefonso, Gómez Dantes, H.
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Lenguaje:inglés
Publicado: 1998
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author Gorrochótegui Escalante, Norma
Fernández Salas, Ildefonso
Gómez Dantes, H.
author_facet Gorrochótegui Escalante, Norma
Fernández Salas, Ildefonso
Gómez Dantes, H.
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description Field trials of the predacious copepod Mesocyclops longisetus Thiubaud were conducted in northeastern Mexico to determine the effectiveness of this species to control larval Aedes aegypti (L.) populations and to survive and reproduce in nature. Groups of 200, 50, and 50 ovigerous M. longisetus females were inoculated into 200-liter metal drums, discarded tires, and cemetery newer vases, respectively, which are 3 of the more important Aedes breeding sites in this area. Larvae were sampled at 15-d intervals, and total surviving cyclops were collected at the end of the study, 120 d later. Community participation was solicited through a simple training program on copepod rescue before drum cleaning and facilitated by the addition of a drum marker to remind residents of copepod presence. Results showed good cooperation and after 4 mo all peridomestic drums still supported variable numbers of cyclopoids. Average of larvae reduction was 37.5% for drums, 67.5% for flower vases, and 40.9% for tires. This study shows difficulties of using cyclopoids for tires and vases in areas where prolonged dry seasons dessicated these habitats and reduced copepod survival.
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spelling eprints-5882014-12-01T16:14:56Z http://eprints.uanl.mx/588/ Field evaluation of Mesocyclops longisetus (Copepoda: Cyclopoidea) for the control of larval Aedes aegypti (Diptera Culicidae) in northeastern Mexico Gorrochótegui Escalante, Norma Fernández Salas, Ildefonso Gómez Dantes, H. Field trials of the predacious copepod Mesocyclops longisetus Thiubaud were conducted in northeastern Mexico to determine the effectiveness of this species to control larval Aedes aegypti (L.) populations and to survive and reproduce in nature. Groups of 200, 50, and 50 ovigerous M. longisetus females were inoculated into 200-liter metal drums, discarded tires, and cemetery newer vases, respectively, which are 3 of the more important Aedes breeding sites in this area. Larvae were sampled at 15-d intervals, and total surviving cyclops were collected at the end of the study, 120 d later. Community participation was solicited through a simple training program on copepod rescue before drum cleaning and facilitated by the addition of a drum marker to remind residents of copepod presence. Results showed good cooperation and after 4 mo all peridomestic drums still supported variable numbers of cyclopoids. Average of larvae reduction was 37.5% for drums, 67.5% for flower vases, and 40.9% for tires. This study shows difficulties of using cyclopoids for tires and vases in areas where prolonged dry seasons dessicated these habitats and reduced copepod survival. 1998 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://eprints.uanl.mx/588/1/Field_evaluation_of_Mesocyclops_longisetus_%28Copepoda_Cyclopoidea%29_for_the_control_larval_Aedes_aegypti_%28Diptera_Culicidae%29_in_Northeastern_Mexico.pdf http://eprints.uanl.mx/588/1.haspreviewThumbnailVersion/Field_evaluation_of_Mesocyclops_longisetus_%28Copepoda_Cyclopoidea%29_for_the_control_larval_Aedes_aegypti_%28Diptera_Culicidae%29_in_Northeastern_Mexico.pdf Gorrochótegui Escalante, Norma y Fernández Salas, Ildefonso y Gómez Dantes, H. (1998) Field evaluation of Mesocyclops longisetus (Copepoda: Cyclopoidea) for the control of larval Aedes aegypti (Diptera Culicidae) in northeastern Mexico. Journal of medical entomology, 35 (5). pp. 699-703.
spellingShingle Gorrochótegui Escalante, Norma
Fernández Salas, Ildefonso
Gómez Dantes, H.
Field evaluation of Mesocyclops longisetus (Copepoda: Cyclopoidea) for the control of larval Aedes aegypti (Diptera Culicidae) in northeastern Mexico
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title Field evaluation of Mesocyclops longisetus (Copepoda: Cyclopoidea) for the control of larval Aedes aegypti (Diptera Culicidae) in northeastern Mexico
title_full Field evaluation of Mesocyclops longisetus (Copepoda: Cyclopoidea) for the control of larval Aedes aegypti (Diptera Culicidae) in northeastern Mexico
title_fullStr Field evaluation of Mesocyclops longisetus (Copepoda: Cyclopoidea) for the control of larval Aedes aegypti (Diptera Culicidae) in northeastern Mexico
title_full_unstemmed Field evaluation of Mesocyclops longisetus (Copepoda: Cyclopoidea) for the control of larval Aedes aegypti (Diptera Culicidae) in northeastern Mexico
title_short Field evaluation of Mesocyclops longisetus (Copepoda: Cyclopoidea) for the control of larval Aedes aegypti (Diptera Culicidae) in northeastern Mexico
title_sort field evaluation of mesocyclops longisetus copepoda cyclopoidea for the control of larval aedes aegypti diptera culicidae in northeastern mexico
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