Field evaluation of an insect growth regulator, pyriproxyfen 0.5% GR against Culex quinquefasciatus, the vector of Bancroftian filariasis in Pondicherry, India

Acta Tropica ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 107 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Jambulingam ◽  
C. Sadanandane ◽  
P.S. Boopathi Doss ◽  
S. Subramanian ◽  
M. Zaim
Keyword(s):  
Growth Regulator ◽  
Culex Quinquefasciatus ◽  
Field Evaluation ◽  
Insect Growth Regulator ◽  
Bancroftian Filariasis ◽  
Insect Growth

A field trial of the synthetic oviposition pheromone with Culex quinquefasciatus say (Diptera: Culicidae) in Kenya

1988 ◽  
Vol 78 (3) ◽  
pp. 463-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. A. Otieno ◽  
T. O. Onyango ◽  
M. M. Pile ◽  
B. R. Laurence ◽  
G. W. Dawson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Regulator ◽  
Culex Quinquefasciatus ◽  
Pupal Stage ◽  
Insect Growth Regulator ◽  
Breeding Sites ◽  
Insect Growth ◽  
Gravid Females ◽  
A Site ◽  
Effervescent Tablet ◽  
First Time

AbstractThe synthetic attractant pheromone 6-acetoxy-5-hexadecanolide in a formulation of 20 mg containing 5 mg of the active (−)-(5R,6S)-isomer in an effervescent tablet produced a high, positive overall response by gravid females of Culex quinquefasciatus Say when the mosquitoes were exposed to the pheromone in established breeding sites in western Kenya. Significantly more females (82%) oviposited around the pheromone source compared to a control. The activity of the pheromone persisted in the established breeding place for four days after application. The addition of the insect growth regulator S-31183 (2-[1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy)ethoxy]pyridine) to the formulation did not affect the activity of the pheromone. Newly-made breeding sites exposed domestically were not attractive initially for oviposition by gravid females but, after 18 days, they became more attractive. Trays treated with synthetic pheromone diverted females from similar unbaited trays exposed within 10 m. A sample of larvae taken from a site treated with pheromone and insect growth regulator showed 100% mortality by the pupal stage. Thus, the efficacy of the pheromone has been demonstrated for the first time in the field and the possibility of using this material in combination with a ‘safe’ insecticide confirmed.

Synthesis and laboratory and field evaluation of a new, highly active and stable insect growth regulator

1976 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Walter W. Hangartner ◽  
Milos Suchy ◽  
Hans K. Wipf ◽  
Rene C. Zurflueh
Keyword(s):  
Growth Regulator ◽  
Field Evaluation ◽  
Insect Growth Regulator ◽  
Insect Growth ◽  
Highly Active

LABORATORY AND FIELD EVALUATION OF A FAST-ACTING INSECT GROWTH REGULATOR AGAINST THE SPRUCE BUDWORM, CHORISTONEURA FUMIFERANA (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE)

1982 ◽  
Vol 114 (6) ◽  
pp. 523-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur Retnakaran
Keyword(s):  
Growth Regulator ◽  
Choristoneura Fumiferana ◽  
Spruce Budworm ◽  
Field Evaluation ◽  
Insect Growth Regulator ◽  
Contact Toxicity ◽  
Aerial Application ◽  
Insect Growth ◽  
Fast Acting ◽  
Meridic Diet

AbstractUC-62644, a moult-inhibiting insect growth regulator (IGR) belonging to the benzoylphenylureas, had an EC50 of 0.1 to 0.2 ppm in a meridic diet for the 3rd to 6th larval instars of the spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana Clemens. The effects of the IGR were apparent in less than 48 h after ingestion and there was evidence for some contact toxicity. The larvae were unable to discriminate between IGR-treated and untreated diet. Experimental aerial application of the IGR revealed that at <70 g in 4.7 1/ha (1 oz in 0.5 U.S. gal/acre) it effectively controlled spruce budworm populations and afforded foliage protection. These results were comparable with those obtained with Matacil® applied at the recommended rate.

Environmental degradation of the insect growth regulator methoprene

1975 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary B. Quistad ◽  
Luana E. Staiger ◽  
David A. Schooley
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Degradation ◽  
Growth Regulator ◽  
Insect Growth Regulator ◽  
Insect Growth
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