title: Evaluation of upstream point treatment in flowing water ditches by Aquabac (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis) against Culex quinquefasciatus.
abstract: The effectiveness of the upstream point treatment by AQUABAC Biolarvicide (Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis, Biological Larvicide Aqueous Suspension) against Culex quinquefasciatus Say in slow-flowing water ditches has been evaluated in St. Augustine Beach, St. Johns County, FL. The upstream point treatment by AQUABAC (liquid) at 0.5 liter/acre provided significant levels of larval control of Cx. quinquefasciatus for all sections of the downstream for 9 days. The upstream point treatment method by larvicides may have potential for use, minimize environmental impacts, and reduce cost and labor in mosquito-control operation for slow-flowing water ditches.
authors: Anastasia Mosquito Control District, Post Office Box 1409, St. Augustine, FL 32085, USA.
authors: Rui-De
authors: RD
authors: Xue
authors: Melissa A
authors: MA
authors: Doyle
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001413:Bacillus thuringiensis; D003465:Culex; D010572:Pest Control, Biological / Q000379:methods*; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D014867:Water