report on field testing of methoprene [IGR] for mosquito control [Pakistan]

ABSTRACT

A large scale field trial under natural conditions was conducted to observe biological effects of methoprene on mosquito immature and mature stages. In addition non-target invertebrates [N. T. Os] in the treated breeding places were also checked for any adverse effect. One dose of Altosid briquet formulation one briquete per 100 sq. ft. and two dosages 250 ml/hect. and 300 ml/hect. of liquid SR-10 methoprene were tested. Negligible% [less than 1%] adult mosquitoes emerging from pupae were observed during the first week after treatment with briquets or 300 ml/hect. On 18