Effects of Beauveria bassiana on Survival, Blood-Feeding Success, and Fecundity of Aedes aegypti in Laboratory and Semi-Field Conditions

Darbro, Jonathan M.; Johnson, Petrina H.; Thomas, Matthew B.; Ritchie, Scott A.; Kay, Brian H.; Ryan, Peter

doi:10.4269/ajtmh.2012.11-0455

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“…Two outdoor semiÞeld cages, located at the Cairns campus of James Cook University (16.9Њ S, 145.8Њ E), were described previously (Darbro et al 2012). Each Þeld cage measured 7.0 by 5.5 by 4.0 m (140 m 3 ).…”

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Development of the Gravid <I>Aedes</I> Trap for the Capture of Adult Female Container-Exploiting Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae)

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Monitoring dengue vector control by sampling adult Aedes aegypti (L.) recently has been used to replace both larval and pupal surveys. We have developed and evaluated the Gravid Aedes Trap (GAT) through a sequential behavioral study. The GAT does not require electricity to function, and trapped mosquitoes are identified easily during trap inspections. The GAT concept relies on visual and olfactory cues to lure gravid Ae. aegypti and an insecticide to kill trapped mosquitoes. Gravid mosquitoes are lured to a black bucket base containing oviposition attractant (infusion) and are trapped in a translucent chamber impregnated with a pyrethroid insecticide where they are killed within 3-15 min. In semifield observations, the GAT captured a significantly higher proportion of gravid mosquitoes than the double sticky ovitrap. We also demonstrated that the visual cues of the prototype GAT-LgBF (large black base bucket with a black funnel at the top of the translucent chamber) captured a significantly higher proportion of gravid mosquitoes than the other prototypes. The visual contrast created by the addition of a white lid to the top of the black funnel significantly increased the number of captured gravid mosquitoes when compared with the GAT-LgBF in semifield trials. We conclude that the GAT is more efficient in recapturing gravid Ae. aegypti when compared with sticky ovitraps. The GAT is an effective, practical, low cost, and easily transportable trap, features that are essential in large-scale monitoring programs, particularly in areas where funding is limited.

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Development of the Gravid <I>Aedes</I> Trap for the Capture of Adult Female Container-Exploiting Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae)

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“…In laboratory conditions, this fungus reduces Aedes aegypti longevity and fecundity, whereas egg batch size and viability were unaffected. In semi-fi eld conditions in northern Queensland, Australia, mosquito survival was reduced in cages of various sizes and there was some reduction in blood feeding [ 33 ]. This approach requires some caveats as fungi can mutate, immunecompromised humans may be susceptible to fungal infections, and fungal infected mosquitos may develop resistance with unpredicted consequences.…”

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“…A recent novel approach was described by Darbro et al [ 33 ], which utilizes the fungus, Beauveria bassiana . In laboratory conditions, this fungus reduces Aedes aegypti longevity and fecundity, whereas egg batch size and viability were unaffected.…”

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“…Current results support the use of Bb as a potential biocontrol agent against Ae. aegypti (Darbro et al, 2012).…”

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BIOACTIVE METABOLITES OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI Beauveria bassiana

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2016

Mil. Med. Sci. Lett.

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SummaryBeauveria bassiana is a fungus which causes disease in insects. Currently it is used as an insecticide to control pest populations. Fungi are known to produce a vast array of secondary metabolites that are important for biotechnological applications. Furthemore, B. bassiana is an interesting source of biologically active molecules. There are alkaloids with the structure of 2-pyridone, dibenzoquinone pigments and different cyclodepsipeptides. Cyclodepsipeptides from B. bassiana are interesting for their neuroprotective properties. Interest of psychopharmacology is focused on the group of beauveriolides. Plant B. bassiana becomes a candidate for the prevention and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Effects of Beauveria bassiana on Survival, Blood-Feeding Success, and Fecundity of Aedes aegypti in Laboratory and Semi-Field Conditions

Cited by 81 publications

References 32 publications

Development of the Gravid <I>Aedes</I> Trap for the Capture of Adult Female Container-Exploiting Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae)

Development of the Gravid <I>Aedes</I> Trap for the Capture of Adult Female Container-Exploiting Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae)

Zika Virus

BIOACTIVE METABOLITES OF ENTOMOPATHOGENIC FUNGI Beauveria bassiana

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