Assessment of bacillus thuringiensis serotype 14 and steinernema feltiae (nematoda: steinernematidae) for control of the simulium vectors of onchocerciasis in Mexico

Field evaluations of Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner serotype 14 and the nematode Steinernema feltiae Filipjev 1934 (=Neoaplectana carpocapsae) were conducted against Simulium ocharaceum Walker and other simuliid vectors of onchocerciasis in Mexico.B. thuringiensis was highly toxic, causing up to 100 % larval mortality, but only for short distances downstream. Increased dosage did not enhance downstream carry ofB. thuringiensis. Highest rates of mortality were recorded against early instar larvae. Stream treatment withS. feltiae did not result in significant larval mortality because the infectivestage nematodes were either not ingested or were injured during ingestion by the larval mouthparts.

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Main Authors:	Gaugler, R., Kaplan, B. autor/a, Alvarado Flores, César autor/a 22266, Montoya Palacios, Julio C. autor/a 22393, Ortega Gutiérrez, Mauricio Doctor autor/a 15051
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Control de vectores, Insectos vectores, Steinernema feltiae, Entomología médica, Simulium ochraceum, Oncocercosis, Control biológico de plagas,
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