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Title: Impact of application site on the efficacy of two topically-applied insecticides to Culex quinquefasciatus Say

Author
item Aldridge, Robert
item KAUFMAN, PHILLIP - University Of Florida
item BLOOMQUIST, JEFFERY - University Of Florida
item GEZAN, SALVADOR - University Of Florida
item Linthicum, Kenneth - Ken

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 11/11/2014
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Ultra-low volume and low volume insecticide treatments commonly used to control mosquito populations were evaluated for efficacy against Culex quinquefasciatus using a topical bioassay technique. Traditional topical bioassays focus pesticide application to the mesothoracic pleural area. Although, insecticides are known to impact other exoskeletal body regions, sensitivity in these regions remains unknown. We expect our findings to influence the topical bioassay evaluation process by illustrating an insecticide sensitivity difference in mosquito body regions that ultimately may impact insecticide droplets during field applications.