Toxicity Comparison of Eight Repellents Against Four Species of Female Mosquitoes

Abstract

The relative toxicities of 8 repellents (DMP, Rutgers 612, DEET, IR3535, Picardin, PMD AI3-35765, and AI3-37220) were evaluated by topical application against females of Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus, Anopheles quadrimaculatus, and An. albimanus. Based on 24-h LD50 values, the most toxic repellent against all 4 mosquito species was AI3-37220, with values of 0.25, 0.20, 0.16, and 0.11 mg/mg for the listed 4 mosquito species, respectively. The least toxic of the 8 repellents tested was DMP, with LD50 values of 5.40, 4.72, 2.50, and 1.83 mg/mg, respectively. Based on the 24-h LD50 values, An. albimanus was the most susceptible species. The findings of the study reported herein provide a comprehensive examination of the toxicities of 4 currently used, 2 formerly used, and 2 experimental repellents against 4 mosquito species.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA601517

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  • James John Becnel
  • Julia W> Pridgeon
  • Ulrich R. Bernier

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  • Agricultural Research Service

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  • 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
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  • Agriculture
  • Arbovirus Infections
  • Arthropod-Borne Encephalitis
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  • Bioassay
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  • Entomology
  • Flavivirus Infections
  • Insect Repellents
  • Insects
  • Pest Control
  • Pesticides
  • Public Health
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