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      Enhanced ovicidal activity of an oil formulation of the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae on the mosquito Aedes aegypti.

      Medical and Veterinary Entomology
      Aedes, microbiology, Animals, Metarhizium, physiology, Mosquito Control, methods, Ovum, Pest Control, Biological

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          The effect of humidity on the activity of Metarhizium anisopliae IP 46 (Metsch.) Sorokin (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) formulated in sunflower oil against Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae) eggs was examined. After exposure of eggs at 75% relative humidity (RH) for 98% RH, eclosion was 98% RH, followed by: (a) a 12-day exposure at 75% RH before submersion in water; (b) a minimal 5-day exposure at > 98% RH and direct subsequent transfer of treated eggs to water, or (c) a minimal daily 20-h exposure at > 98% RH alternating with 4 h at 75% RH for 10 days. We demonstrate that oil-based formulations of conidia of M. anisopliae enhance ovicidal activity at high humidities and conclude that these formulations have potential in the integrated control of Ae. aegypti.

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          19309438
          10.1111/j.1365-2915.2008.00792.x

          Chemistry
          Aedes,microbiology,Animals,Metarhizium,physiology,Mosquito Control,methods,Ovum,Pest Control, Biological
          Chemistry
          Aedes, microbiology, Animals, Metarhizium, physiology, Mosquito Control, methods, Ovum, Pest Control, Biological

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