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Implications of differences between temperate and tropical freshwater ecosystems for the ecological risk assessment of pesticides [PDF]

Despite considerable increased pesticide use over the past decades, little research has been done into their fate and effects in surface waters in tropical regions.
Brink, P.J., van den, Daam, M.A.
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Bacteria isolated from biodiverse Mediterranean island habitats yield a large array of biopesticidal metabolites against mosquito larvae

Applied and Environmental Microbiology
Microbes are prolific in synthesizing diverse compounds in response to varying environmental conditions, many of which have applications in insect pest control.
Martyn J. Wood, Katerina Kanelli, Juan J. Silva, Joel C. Couceiro, Andronikos Papadopoulos, F. Elektra Maridaki, Maria Mazavli, Inga Siden-Kiamos, John Vontas, George Dimopoulos   +9 more
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Operational studies with Valent VectoLex WDG, Bacillus sphaericus, in three Florida Mosquito Control Districts. [PDF]

, 2002
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Effect of PEG and CMC on Papaya (Carica papaya L.) Extract Against Aedes aegypti Larvae

Biology, Medicine & Natural Product Chemistry
Dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF) cases are still high in America and Asia region, including Indonesia. Eradication of DHF can be done by larvacide. Temephos 1%, chemical larvacide used in Indonesia for decades, can cause environment degradation and ...
Rochmadina Suci Bestari, Fidhia Nur Rif'aini, Riandini Aisyah, Listiana Masyita Dewi, Devi Usdiana Rosyidah, Retno Sintowati, Hidayah Karuniawati   +6 more
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Larvicidal and phytochemical properties of Callistemon rigidus R. Br. (Myrtaceae) leaf solvent extracts against three vector mosquitoes [PDF]

Journal of Vector Borne Diseases, 2014
Background & objectives: Due to ever-growing insecticide resistance in mosquito vectors and environmental contamination by synthetic insecticides, plants may be a source of alternative agents for mosquito control.
Danga Yinyang Simon Pierre, Esimone Charles Okechukwu, Nukenine Elias Nchiwan   +2 more
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Seasonal abundance and control of Culex spp. in catch basins in Illinois. [PDF]

, 1989
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Rice Husk Liquid Smoke Larvicide for Dengue Vector Control

International Journal of Environmental Health Engineering
Aim: Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is an endemic disease that impacts on Indonesia’s health, society, and economy. The majority of attempts to disrupt the life cycle of Aedes aegypti involve chemical larvicides, which have detrimental effects on the ...
Tri Wahyuni Sukesi, Putri Anisa Widyastuti, Sulistyawati   +2 more
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WILDCOMS [PDF]

, 2012
Disease and contaminants can both pose major risks to wildlife and human populations. Disease is a natural driver regulating the dynamics of wildlife populations, but some diseases warrant particular attention because they (i) cause major mortalities ...
Maes, T., Pereira, M.G., Shore, R.F
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Short report: unmanned aerial vehicle for wide area larvicide spraying (WALS) using Vectobac® WG at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Introduction: Given the stagnating progress in the fight against dengue in Kota Kinabalu, there is an urgent need to use other strategies to complement the existing vector control, focusing on larviciding.
Michal Christina Steven, Prabakaran Dhanaraj Solomon, Pathman Arumugam, Rahimah Rasali, Arthur Constantine Dominic, Hiruan Md Ideris, Dina Fidelia Anna Peter Marius   +6 more
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Effectiveness of alternative larviciding and adulticiding methods to reduce Culex populations in Marion County, Indiana. [PDF]

, 1989
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