Accession Number:

ADA574937

Title:

High-Throughput Mosquito and Fly Bioassay System for Natural and Artificial Substrates Treated with Residual Insecticides

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

NAVY ENTOMOLOGY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE JACKSONVILLE NAS FL

Report Date:

2013-03-01

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

A high-throughput bioassay system to evaluate the efficacy of residual pesticides against mosquitoes and muscid flies with minimal insect handling was developed. The system consisted of 4 components made of readily available materials 1 a CO2 anaesthetizing chamber, 2 a specialized aspirator 3 a cylindrical flat-bottomed glass bioassay chamber assembly, and 4 a customized rack.

Subject Categories:

  • Biology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE