LABORATORY EXPLORATION OF TOLFENPYRAD AND NATURECIDE IN TOXIC SUGAR BAITS AGAINST AEDES AEGYPTI

Attractive toxic sugar baits (ATSB) are an effective mosquito control tool based on feeding behaviors and oral ingestion. There is a demand from consumers for more active ingredients. Torac 15EC, containing tolfenpyrad, registered insecticide of agricultural pests, which may mean transferability to control. Another option, Naturecide Pest Management (NPM), botanical cedarwood cinnamon oils adult mosquitoes via contact. This study evaluated tolfenpyrad formulated essential oil blend added (TSB) against Aedes aegypti, compared with positive 1% boric acid bait, untreated In this experiment setup, ingestions at 1%, NPM (of finished product) TSB, by female Ae. aegypti resulted in average mortality 48 hrs were 71%, 73% 95%, respectively. The results suggest that ingestible Management, TSBs be potential strategies programs, but the mode action kill still needed addressed.