Ground and aerial application of a monomolecular organic surface film to control salt-marsh mosquitoes in natural habitats of Southwestern Florida.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1981

Original Publication

Mosquito News

Volume

41

Series / Issue

Issue: 2

Pages

291-301

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Levy, R., J. J. Chizzonite, W. D. Garrett and T. W. Miller, Jr.

 

Abstract

The efficacy of monomolecular organic surface films of isostearyl alcohol containing 2 oxyethylene groups was evaluated at varying dosages against natural populations of Aedes taeniorhynchus Wiedemann in several salt-marsh habitats. Results of ground and aerial spray application at surface dosages of 0.30 - 0.45 mn/m2 (0.32 - 0.48 gal/acre) indicated that this chemical can be used effectively to control larvae and pupae of this Aedes sp. under a wide range of field conditions. Methodology for field application, mode of action of this chemical on immature mosquitoes, and environmental factors which influence the surface-film method are discussed.

Notes

Author(s) - Levy, R., J. J. Chizzonite, W. D. Garrett and T. W. Miller, Jr.