title: Efficacy studies of Aquaprene (1.8% and 2.8% AI) sand granules and Altosid XR-G (1.5% AI) sand granules against first and second instars of Ochlerotatus taeniorhynchus as a preflood treatment in small field plots.
abstract: An efficacy study was conducted to evaluate sand granule formulations of Aquaprene (1.8% and 2.8% active ingredient [AI]) and Altosid XR-G (1.5% AI) as a preflood application against Ochlerotatus taeniorhynchus larvae in small field test plots. Aquaprene sand granules (2.8% Al) were applied at 2.5 and 5 lb/acre and the 1.8% AI formulation at 4.2 lb/acre. The 1.8% AI formulation was compared with Altosid XR-G sand granules (1.5% AI) applied at 5 lb/acre. Plots were flooded after 7 days, and 1st and 2nd instars were introduced, pupae were collected, and the plots were drained and dried for 9 days. Assessments were made 21 and 35 days posttreatment. Both Aquaprene sand granules formulations exhibited excellent control throughout the 35-day study.
authors.affiliation: John A. Mulrennan, Sr., Public Health Entomology Research & Education Center, College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture, Florida Agriculture & Mechanical University, Panama City, FL 32405-1933, USA.
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Floore
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Petersen
authors.forename: K R
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Shaffer
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004190:Disasters; D007306:Insecticides / Q000494:pharmacology; D007605:Juvenile Hormones; D007814:Larva; D008726:Methoprene; D009032:Mosquito Control / Q000379:methods; D044969:Ochlerotatus; D012822:Silicon Dioxide
chemical_list: D007306:Insecticides; D007605:Juvenile Hormones; D012822:Silicon Dioxide; D008726:Methoprene