Abstract

MESA DESPAIGNE, Arelis et al. Residual temephos in domestic deposits and its effectiveness in controlling Aedes aegypti larvae in Honduras. MEDISAN [online]. 2013, vol.17, n.6, pp.934-943. ISSN 1029-3019.

An experimental study was carried out in 4 homes of Villa Nueva community of Tegucigalpa, in Honduras, to evaluate the effectiveness and residual 1% temephos (Abate®) in controlling Aedes aegypti larvae from October 2007 to April 2008. Field and laboratory bioassays were performed; those from the field were made in 9 water tanks for domestic use, such as "pila" and barrels, which were initially inspected for the presence of larvae, so that if they were positive, temephos was applied --according to its capacity in liters--, and if they were negative, then they were used as a control group. Furthermore, observations were made at 24 hours after applying the treatment, and then weekly for about 4 months (which were compiled in a register) in order to check the presence of larvae and measure the values of dissolved chlorine, pH and water temperature. On the other hand, the laboratory bioassays was made in the Abate-treated water from "pila", and the percentages of larvae mortality were determined at 24 hours of treating the liquid. Effectiveness of the Abate® and its residual level of more than 100 days were evidenced, in spite of the influence of environmental, social and anthropogenic factors.

Keywords : Aedes aegypti; vector control; dengue; temephos; Honduras.

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