Assessment of six benzyl-1,3-benzodioxole compounds for anti-juvenile hormone activity in Culex pipiens.
Fourth instar larvae of Culex pipiens were exposed to six benzyl-1,3-benzodioxole derivatives to assess the effectiveness of these compounds as anti-juvenile hormone agents. Mortality ranging from between 18 and 99% was observed in larvae and early pupae but the surviving adults showed no clearly defined anti-juvenile hormone effects. Adult effects included a reduction in number of eggs developed and the presence of degenerating eggs 4 days after the blood meal.
D000818:Animals; D001522:Behavior, Animal / Q000187:drug effects; D001593:Benzyl Compounds / Q000494:pharmacology*; D003465:Culex; D004149:Dioxoles / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D007605:Juvenile Hormones / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors*; D007814:Larva; D010063:Ovum / Q000187:drug effects; D010572:Pest Control, Biological / Q000379:methods*
D001593:Benzyl Compounds; D004149:Dioxoles; D007605:Juvenile Hormones