Abstract

CASTEX, Mayda et al. Effectiveness of perifocal application of Ficam (Bendiocarb) 80 WP in Aedes aegypti control in Santa Clara, Cuba. Rev Cubana Med Trop [online]. 2008, vol.60, n.1, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1561-3054.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the residual effect of insecticide Ficam (bendiocarb) 80 WP for the control of Aedes aegypti in the perifocal application. METHODS: this product was applied in 95 blocks located in a health area located in Santa Clara, Villa Clara province. Of a total number of 5 188 dwellings, the insecticide was used in 5 070 of them at a dose of 3 g per litre. During this intervention that was carried out from January to July, 2007, 7 125 water tanks on the floor, 1 722 water tanks placed on the roofs and 9 802 other sites such as drainages, cisterns, outlets, etc were sprayed. Also the product was used where the tanks were placed and in surrounding areas. RESULTS: Two months after the intervention, no treated water tanks were found to be positive to Aedes aegypti larvae; just 2 were positive on the third month and on the fourth month (July), more positive signs of Aedes aegypti presence were detected in treated tanks. CONCLUSIONS: According to the results achieved with Ficam 80 WP, it proved to be effective for the control of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes up to three months after its application, but on the fourth month, greater positivity to Aedes aegypti larvae began to be detected in treated tanks and water containers.

Keywords : Ficam 80 WP; residual treatment; Aedes aegypti.

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