Evaluation of biological control agents for mosquitoes control in artificial breeding places

Abadi, Yaser Salim; Vatandoost, Hassan; Rassi, Yavar; Reza, Abai Mohammad; Sanei-Dehkordi, Alireza; Paksa, Azim

doi:10.1016/s1995-7645(10)60067-3

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“…The Iran national malaria control programme has implemented indoor residual spraying with lambda-cyhalothrin and deltamethrin insecticides, distribution of long-lasting insecticidal nets and application of larvicides as the main malaria vector control strategies [1, 14, 19]. Development of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors is one of the serious limitations of effective vector control strategies that rely on chemical insecticides.…”

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Insecticide susceptibility of Anopheles stephensi to DDT and current insecticides in an elimination area in Iran

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BackgroundIran has recently initiated a malaria elimination program with emphasis on vector control strategies which are heavily reliant on indoor residual spraying and long-lasting insecticidal nets. Insecticide resistance seriously threatens the efficacy of vector control strategies. This study was conducted to determine the insecticide susceptibility of Anopheles stephensi to DDT and current insecticides in Jask county as an active malaria focus in southeastern Iran.MethodsIn this study, the anopheline larvae were collected from different aquatic habitats in Jask county and transported to insectarium, fed with sugar and then 3-day-old adults were used for susceptibility tests. WHO insecticide susceptibility tests were performed with DDT (4 %), malathion (5 %), lambda-cyhalothrin (0.05 %), deltamethrin (0.05 %) and permethrin (0.75 %).ResultsThe field strain of An. stephensi was found resistant to DDT and lambda-cyhalothrin. The LT50 values for DDT and lambda-cyhalothrin in this species were 130.25, and 37.71 min, respectively. Moreover, An. stephensi was completely susceptible to malathion and permethrin and tolerant to deltamethrin.ConclusionThe present study results confirm the resistance of the major malaria vector, An. stephensi, to DDT and lambda-cyhalothrin, and tolerance to deltamethrin, which could gradually increase and spread into other malaria endemic areas. Thus, there is a need for regular monitoring of insecticide resistance in order to select suitable insecticides for vector control interventions towards malaria elimination.

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Insecticide susceptibility of Anopheles stephensi to DDT and current insecticides in an elimination area in Iran

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“…Based on their predatory success, in fields like medicine and agriculture, some insects are used to control other insects populations, which are considered in some situations as pests in some cases (Nam et al 2000, Yaser et al 2010, and even to control the spreading of non-native plant species (Room et al 1981, Sheppard et al 2003. In medicine, some studies use biological agents to control human diseases (Acquah-Lamptey & Brandl 2018), and in ecology, these agents are often used to control populations of 'problematic' species (e.g.…”

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After 10 years the myth of Crotalaria spp. and dragonflies remains alive

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The struggle to control insect-borne diseases can lead to make rash decisions. For instance, the controversial method of planting of Crotalaria spp. to attract predatory dragonflies can be used to control insect vectors of dengue fever and several other medically significant insect-borne diseases. Nevertheless, there is no scientific support for this assumption. Despite the lack of evidence, in Brazil, there remains a multitude of online articles and grey literature sources still promote Crotalaria planting as a means to prevent dengue fever. Here we discuss the reasons why Odonata would not be attracted by Crotalaria and, therefore, it cannot not be considered as an efficient method for vector control. Finally, the best practice to avoid the spread of insect-borne diseases in the tropics is to avoid the accumulation of standing water in urban areas.

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“…Cleaning services at Pascasarjana Unsri generally have good knowledge and attitude about mosquito breeding. Unfortunately, the practices on mosquito breeding are very lacking [27]. Numbers of mosquito larvae collected were still high.…”

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Identification of Mosquito Larva in Water Containers in Line with the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cleaning Service in Relation to Mosquito Breeding at Pascasarjana Unsri

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Mosquitoes are vectors of several diseases for humans. To eradicate mosquitoes, information regarding breeding place of mosquito larva along with the knowledge and role of cleaning service are required. This study was aimed to identify water container as breeding sites for mosquitoes and as well as to discover knowledge, attitude and practice of cleaning service in relation to mosquitoes eradication at Pascasarjana Unsri. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. The samples were all mosquito larva taken from the water containers. The Informants were taken with quota sampling and the information was obtained by in-depth interviews. Of the 108 containers, 30 (27.78%) indoor containers entirely contain clear water and meanwhile in 78 (72.22%) outdoor containers, 13 containers contain turbid water and 65 containers contain clear water. There were 431 mosquito larva found in five indoor containers (60 larva) and 26 outdoor containers (431 larva). Larva Free Rate (LFR) was 83.33%, House Index (HI) 16.67%, Container Index (CI) 28.70%, and the Breteau Index (BI) 41.67%. The species of mosquitoes found were Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus and Culex. Cleaning services have a good knowledge and attitude about mosquito breeding and practice in eradicating mosquitoes according their responsibility as cleaning service.

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Evaluation of biological control agents for mosquitoes control in artificial breeding places

Cited by 9 publications

References 4 publications

Insecticide susceptibility of Anopheles stephensi to DDT and current insecticides in an elimination area in Iran

Insecticide susceptibility of Anopheles stephensi to DDT and current insecticides in an elimination area in Iran

After 10 years the myth of Crotalaria spp. and dragonflies remains alive

Identification of Mosquito Larva in Water Containers in Line with the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Cleaning Service in Relation to Mosquito Breeding at Pascasarjana Unsri

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