In:
Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, American Mosquito Control Association, Vol. 36, No. 4 ( 2020-12-01), p. 253-256
Abstract:
This study examined the effectiveness of sodium chloride (NaCl) as an oviposition repellent for Aedes albopictus females. Oviposition responses to 0.5%, 0.75%, 1.00%, 1.25%, and 1.5% solutions of pure NaCl were evaluated over 8 days using ovitraps. Gravid Ae. albopictus females showed a reduction in oviposition at all NaCl concentrations. Compared with controls, the inhibition of oviposition ranged from 84.4% to 97.0% at concentrations above 0.5% NaCl. We also show that NaCl is effective for oviposition control of gravid females when laying their overwintering eggs. Our results showed that a 0.5% NaCl solution is effective for use as an oviposition repellent against Ae. albopictus females.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
8756-971X
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Mosquito Control Association
Publication Date:
2020
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2322636-5
SSG:
12
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