PubMed · 2008 · 16 citations · 0 references
Container-breeding Aedes SpAntiparasitic AgentEntomologyMalariaAedes MosquitoesVector Borne DiseaseGr FormulationsBiorational PesticideToxicologyInsecticideInhibitory ActivityChromatographyVector ManagementAllergyVector-parasite RelationshipPest ManagementVector ControlField EvaluationPharmacologyBiologyNatural SciencesEvolutionary BiologyMedicineDrug Discovery
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.