Effects of methoprene on oviposition by Aedes japonicus and Culex spp.

Document Type

Article

Date of Original Version

6-1-2006

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 19-1 plastic buckets. Copyright © 2006 by the American Mosquito Control Association, Inc.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

22

Issue

2

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