Field evaluation of the bioefficacy of diflubenzuron (Dimilin) against container-breeding Aedes sp. mosquitoes

Trop Biomed. 2008 Apr;25(1):80-6.

Abstract

The inhibitory activity of diflubenzuron, a chitin synthesis inhibitor, on the ecdysis of Aedes sp. larvae was evaluated in earthen jars and automobile tires. Two formulations of diflubenzuron were used in this study: Dimilin(R) WP (wettable powder), 25% and Dimilin GR (granular), 2%. The equivalent rate of 25 g/ha, 50 g/ha and 100 g/ha active ingredients for both WP and GR formulations were used in this study. Generally, at the higher dosage of 100 g/ha, both formulations were more effective against Aedes mosquitoes. On the whole, the WP formulation appeared to perform better than the GR formulation in terms of residual activity.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Aedes / drug effects*
  • Aedes / growth & development
  • Animals
  • Automobiles
  • Diflubenzuron / pharmacology*
  • Insect Vectors / drug effects*
  • Insect Vectors / growth & development
  • Insecticides / pharmacology*
  • Larva / drug effects
  • Malaysia
  • Mosquito Control / methods*

Substances

  • Insecticides
  • Diflubenzuron