title: The use of sodium hypochlorite as ovicide against Aedes albopictus.
abstract: We describe the ovicidal action of a 3.75% (w/v) sodium hypochlorite solution on the eggs of Aedes albopictus (Skuse). The effectiveness of this ovicide has also been confirmed by a field trial. On the basis of the data collected in the city of Bologna, Italy, we hypothesize a relationship between the numerical increase of the Ae. albopictus eggs laid and the reduced daily variation of the relative humidity, facilitating the possibility of planning ovicidal treatments.
authors.affiliation: Ruggeri S.r.l., Via Ghiarino 6, 1-40056 Crespellano Bologna, Italy.
authors.forename: Davide
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Di Domenico
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ruggeri
authors.forename: Massimo
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Trentini
mesh_terms: D000330:Aedes; D000818:Animals; D009032:Mosquito Control / Q000379:methods*; D010063:Ovum; D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite
chemical_list: D012973:Sodium Hypochlorite