Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association (2001) 17, 147-149

Scott A. Ritchie, Brian L. Montgomery, Ian D. Walsh, Sharron A. Long and Alistair J. Hart (2001)
Efficacy of an aerosol surface spray against container-breeding Aedes
Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 17 (2), 147-149
Abstract: The effectiveness of a residual insect surface spray against container-breeding mosquitoes was tested in Cairns, Australia. A formulation containing imiprothrin and cypermethrin (Mortein® Plus Cockroach Lure 'n' Kill High Performance Surface Spray) was selected based on the label claim to "kill continuously for up to 6 months." A 1-sec spray was applied to the water and interior surface of partially flooded tires and terra-cotta pots. Treatments were paired with a control and replicated at 2 sites within 3 residential properties for a total of 6 replicates. All mosquito larvae were removed and counted weekly, and a representative sample was identified in the laboratory. Complete control of Aedes species was achieved for 4 and 5 months in all tires and pots, respectively.
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Database assignments for author(s): Scott A. Ritchie

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
control - general

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Aedes aegypti