title: A Laboratory Investigation into Oviposition Responses of Aedes aegypti to Some Common Household Substances and Water from Conspecific Larvae.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The surveillance of Dengue vector - Aedes aegypti, is routinely done by using ovitraps (a dark container filled with water and a wooden paddle/towel cloth provided as a oviposition substrate), which indicates the extent of Aedes activity in an area.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study evaluated the oviposition responses of laboratory bred gravid Aedes aegypti to commonly available household substances by use of ovitrap method.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Oviposition avoidance or deterrence was exhibited by gravid Aedes to ovitraps baited with salt, fenugreek, vinegar, lime juice, hibiscus leaves, radish and curry leaves, whereas positive oviposition response was noticed to waters from conspecific (of the same species) larvae and cumin seeds baited ovitraps.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The study findings may be utilized by researchers for further chemical analysis of the active ingredients of the substances found promising with a view to explore the possibility of their use by community and individuals for Aedes surveillance and control.
authors.affiliation: Scientist 'E', Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune-40.
authors.forename: Rina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tilak
authors.affiliation: DADH, HQ 6 Mtn Div (Medicine), C/o 56 APO.
authors.forename: Vivek
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Officer Commanding, 136 Station Health Organisation (L), C/o 56 APO.
authors.forename: Vani
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Suryam
authors.affiliation: Junior Scientific Assistant, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune-40.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Yadav
authors.affiliation: Commandant, 92 Base Hospital, C/o 56 APO.
authors.forename: Kk Dutta
authors.initials: KD
authors.lastname: Gupta
keywords: Aedes; Dengue; Oviposition deterrence/attraction