Detoxifying esterases in Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus from the Caribbean countries.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1995

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

11

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

363-366

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Yebakima A.Yp-Tcha MM.Reiter P.Bisset J.Delay B.Chevillon C.Pasteur N.

 

Abstract

Several over-produced esterases confer resistance to organophosphorus insecticides in the Culex pipiens complex. We describe their distribution in islands and countries of the Caribbean region based on new collections and previous studies, and discuss the need to: 1) undertake DNA studies to correctly identify the esterase B alleles that are amplified in different regions, and 2) investigate the variability among gene copies within each amplification system in order to fully understand their origin and their evolution through time.

Notes

Author(s) - Yebakima A.Yp-Tcha MM.Reiter P.Bisset J.Delay B.Chevillon C.Pasteur N.