Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association (2012) 28, 338-340

Devi S. Suman, Sean P. Healy, Ary Farajollahi, Scott C. Crans and Randy Gaugler (2012)
Efficacy of Duet™ dual-action adulticide against caged Aedes albopictus with the use of an ultra-low volume cold aerosol sprayer
Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 28 (4), 338-340
Abstract: Duet™ was field evaluated against caged Aedes albopictus, with the use of a truck-mounted ultra-low volume (ULV) cold aerosol sprayer at the rate of 90.6 ml/ha. Cages were placed in 3 rows stationed 30.5, 61.0, and 91.5 m downwind of the spray vehicle. Initial knockdown was >99% with mortality ranging between 95.8% and 98.0% across the distances. Volume median diameter (VMD) and droplet density were slightly reduced (16.4% and 18.6%, respectively) by distance. Reduction in VMD and droplet density, however, did not reduce mortality. The ULV application of Duet is an effective adulticide against Ae. albopictus and may be a useful tool for use in mosquito abatement programs.
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Database assignments for author(s): Devi Shankar Suman, Ary Farajollahi

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 albopictus