Effectiveness of Diflubenzuron in the control of houseflies
Background & objectives: Houseflies are one of the major pest problems worldwide. The currenthousefly control strategy in the country hinges on the use of Dichlorvos as a housefly larvicide andpyrethrum spray in kitchens/dining areas. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the newerhousefl...
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| author | Rina Tilak A.K. Verma Urmila B. Wankhade |
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| description | Background & objectives: Houseflies are one of the major pest problems worldwide. The currenthousefly control strategy in the country hinges on the use of Dichlorvos as a housefly larvicide andpyrethrum spray in kitchens/dining areas. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the newerhousefly control options in the wake of concerns about human toxicity of Dichlorvos and itscontinued use in public health.Methods: Efficacy of Diflubenzuron WP and granule formulations (chitin synthesis inhibitor) visà-vis Dichlorvos EC in the control of housefly was assessed in laboratory by adult emergenceinhibition after treatment and in field conditions by estimation of density post-application up tothree weeks using standard methods.Results: Dichlorvos EC and Diflubenzuron formulations (WP and granule) brought about 100%inhibition of adult emergence under laboratory conditions. However, in the field evaluation, effectivesuppression of housefly population was brought about by Dichlorvos and Diflubenzuron granuleformulation (though delayed).Conclusion: Dichlorvos EC and Diflubenzuron granule formulation are effective housefly larvicides.It is recommended that Diflubenzuron WP formulation be evaluated at a higher frequency toenhance its effectiveness and its use may be considered in conjunction with an initial suppressionof housefly adults with an adulticide, e.g. Cyphenothrin, etc. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7aac48253b2542639a49185afd3295d82022-12-22T03:38:47ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Vector Borne Diseases0972-90622010-06-0147297102Effectiveness of Diflubenzuron in the control of housefliesRina TilakA.K. VermaUrmila B. WankhadeBackground & objectives: Houseflies are one of the major pest problems worldwide. The currenthousefly control strategy in the country hinges on the use of Dichlorvos as a housefly larvicide andpyrethrum spray in kitchens/dining areas. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the newerhousefly control options in the wake of concerns about human toxicity of Dichlorvos and itscontinued use in public health.Methods: Efficacy of Diflubenzuron WP and granule formulations (chitin synthesis inhibitor) visà-vis Dichlorvos EC in the control of housefly was assessed in laboratory by adult emergenceinhibition after treatment and in field conditions by estimation of density post-application up tothree weeks using standard methods.Results: Dichlorvos EC and Diflubenzuron formulations (WP and granule) brought about 100%inhibition of adult emergence under laboratory conditions. However, in the field evaluation, effectivesuppression of housefly population was brought about by Dichlorvos and Diflubenzuron granuleformulation (though delayed).Conclusion: Dichlorvos EC and Diflubenzuron granule formulation are effective housefly larvicides.It is recommended that Diflubenzuron WP formulation be evaluated at a higher frequency toenhance its effectiveness and its use may be considered in conjunction with an initial suppressionof housefly adults with an adulticide, e.g. Cyphenothrin, etc.http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/472097.pdfDichlorvosdiflubenzuronhouseflylarvicide |
| spellingShingle | Rina Tilak A.K. Verma Urmila B. Wankhade Effectiveness of Diflubenzuron in the control of houseflies Journal of Vector Borne Diseases Dichlorvos diflubenzuron housefly larvicide |
| title | Effectiveness of Diflubenzuron in the control of houseflies |
| title_full | Effectiveness of Diflubenzuron in the control of houseflies |
| title_fullStr | Effectiveness of Diflubenzuron in the control of houseflies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effectiveness of Diflubenzuron in the control of houseflies |
| title_short | Effectiveness of Diflubenzuron in the control of houseflies |
| title_sort | effectiveness of diflubenzuron in the control of houseflies |
| topic | Dichlorvos diflubenzuron housefly larvicide |
| url | http://www.mrcindia.org/journal/issues/472097.pdf |
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