EVALUATION OF Mangifera indica AND Malpighia emarginata INFUSIONS IN Aedes aegypti OVIPOSITION

Authors

  • Amanda Carolina da Silva Benigno Instituto Ageu Magalhães Fiocruz-PE
  • Gabriel Bezerra Faierstein Instituto Ageu Magalhães Fiocruz-PE
  • Rosângela Maria Rodrigues Barbosa Instituto Ageu Magalhães Fiocruz-PE

Keywords:

VECTOR CONTROL, VECTOR ECOLOGY, OVIPOSITION

Abstract

Among the known forms of mosquito control, the mechanical behavioral method stands out for its efficiency using traps to collect mosquitoes in adult and immature stages. Thus, research that evaluates attractive behaviors related to mosquito oviposition behavior is important, as they can generate products of great interest and applicability for entomological surveillance and control programs. The present study aimed to evaluate infusions of Mangifera indica (mango tree) and Malpighia emarginata (acerola tree) on the oviposition behavior of A. aegypti. Young leaves of both species were selected and then desiccated at 55 ºC for 24 hours. In an amber bottle, 30 grams of dehydrated leaves and 1 liter of distilled water were added for 7 days under anaerobic conditions. The infusions were tested for Aedes aegypti oviposition activity in cages with 30 females previously artificially fed with blood from the rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus. Containers with 130 ml of infusions were evaluated compared to the control container (only 130 ml of distilled water). We tested 10% and 100% concentrations at 12 repetitions/each. Significant collections of eggs were observed in the 10% M. emarginata infused containers (P = 0.0425), while the 100% infused recipients showed deterrence (P = 0.0005). Regarding recipients with M. indicam, infusions of 10% collected eggs without significant difference (P = 0.3394) compared to control, while 100% infused recipients collected significantly less (P = 0, 0005). Thus, Malpighia emarginata leaves have proved to be an interesting alternative for further testing of their effectiveness as attractive oviposition for Aedes aegypti.

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Published

2019-10-19

How to Cite

Benigno, A. C. da S., Faierstein, G. B., & Barbosa, R. M. R. (2019). EVALUATION OF Mangifera indica AND Malpighia emarginata INFUSIONS IN Aedes aegypti OVIPOSITION. Caderno Verde De Agroecologia E Desenvolvimento Sustentável, 9(5), b–55. Retrieved from https://www.gvaa.com.br/revista/index.php/CVADS/article/view/7200

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