Insecticide resistance in adult Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes from Olongapo City, Philippines.
Mustafa Duran, H. R. Stevenson
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Mustafa Duran, H. R. Stevenson
Abstract
Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes were collected from sites in Olongapo City, Zambales Province, Philippines and tested against concentrations of malathion, DDT and dieldrin. High resistance was noted to 4% DDT and 4% dieldrin, but the mosquitoes were susceptible to 5% malathion.
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Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes were collected from sites in Olongapo City, Zambales Province, Philippines and tested against concentrations of malathion, DDT and dieldrin. High resistance was noted to 4% DDT and 4% dieldrin, but the mosquitoes were susceptible to 5% malathion.
Key concepts: Malathion, Culex quinquefasciatus, Dieldrin, Insecticide resistance, Culex, Biology, Veterinary medicine, Toxicology