Effect of the chitin synthesis inhibitor triflumuron on the development, viability and reproduction of Aedes aegypti

The control of Aedes aegypti is impaired due to the development of resistance to chemical insecticides. Insect Growth Regulators (IGR) exhibit distinct mechanisms of action and are considered potential vector control alternatives. Studies regarding the effects of sublethal IGR doses on the viability...

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Main Authors: Thiago Affonso Belinato, Ademir Jesus Martins, José Bento Pereira Lima, Tamara Nunes de Lima-Camara, Alexandre Afrânio Peixoto, Denise Valle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2009-02-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762009000100007