Control of Aedes aegypti with temephos in a Buenos Aires cemetery, Argentina

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The efficacy of a larvicide, temephos, for controlling Ae. aegypti was evaluated in a cemetery in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Breeding sites decreased from 18.4% in the first study period (Nov 1998 to May 1999, without temephos) to 2.2% in the second period (Nov 1999 to May 2000, two applications), and to 0.05% in the third one (Nov 2000 to May 2001, five applications). Ovitraps with eggs decreased from 17% in the first period to 5.8% in the second period, and to 2.9% in the third one. Results suggest that, in Buenos Aires, Ae. aegypti populations are highly susceptible to temephos. It is recommended to limit the use of temephos to prevent potential epidemics rather than for routine control.

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Vezzani, D., Velázquez, S. M., & Schweigmann, N. (2004). Control of Aedes aegypti with temephos in a Buenos Aires cemetery, Argentina. Revista de Saude Publica, 38(5), 738–740. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0034-89102004000500020

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