Evaluation of larvicidal potency of insect growth regulator, 2-[1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy) ethoxy] pyridine, against the housefly, Musca domestica

Abstract

The newly synthesized pyridyl ether compound 2-[1-methyl-2-(4-phenoxyphenoxy) ethoxy] pyridine (S-31183), which acts as a juvenile hormone, was evaluated for larvicidal potency against the larvae of six strains of the housefly, Musca domestica. S-31183 showed higher larvicidal activity against pyrethroid and organophosphorus resistant houseflies than methoprene or diflubenzuron in the laboratory, and showed promising results under the semi-field conditions.