Ahebwa, Alex, Hii, Jeffrey, Neoh, Kok-Boon, Leepasert, Theerachart, and Chareonviriyaphap, Theeraphap (2024) Effects of transfluthrin-treated jute and cotton clothing against resistant and susceptible Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in a semifield system. Journal of Medical Entomology, 61 (1). pp. 181-190.

PDF (Published Version) - Published Version Restricted to Repository staff only

Abstract

Volatile pyrethroids exert a range of both lethal and behavioral effects on mosquitoes through the passive release of insecticides into the atmosphere. We investigated the protective efficacy (PE) of transfluthrin-treated jute (TI-jute) and cotton (TI-cotton) fabrics, worn at the back of a protective black vest, against laboratory-reared pyrethroid susceptible and resistant strains of Aedes aegypti (L.) in a semifield system (SFS). Each fabric (1,029 cm2) was treated with 1.79 mg/cm2 of transfluthrin as the intervention. Human landing collections were conducted by 2 collectors seated in designated treatment and control compartments of the SFS. The trials were conducted for 41 days, with 16 days partitioned into morning and evening phases. Furthermore, we examined blood feeding behavior and fecundity of the surviving mosquitoes post-exposure. Results showed that in the morning, the PE of TI-jute (49.4%) was higher than that of TI-cotton (36.8%). TI-jute demonstrated a lower PE of 9.6% against the transfluthrin-resistant strain. Remarkably, a significantly higher number of eggs were laid by the transfluthrin-resistant mosquitoes that survived the intervention (36.5 eggs/female) compared to the control group (11.8 eggs/female). These findings suggest that TI-jute can help protect against bites and alter the life traits of Ae. aegypti. The study highlights that the timing of the intervention during the day affected the efficacy of TI-jute and TI-cotton, while sublethal exposure to transfluthrin stimulated egg production in the resistant strain. These are critical challenges that warrant attention in vector control strategies. Investigating this phenomenon in mosquito reproduction necessitates future research at a molecular level.

Item ID:	82659
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1938-2928
Keywords:	Aedes aegypti, transfluthrin-treated fabric, intervention timing, protective efficacy, fecundity
Copyright Information:	© The Author(s) 2023. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Entomological Society of America. All rights reserved.
Date Deposited:	02 May 2024 07:28
FoR Codes:	42 HEALTH SCIENCES > 4202 Epidemiology > 420207 Major global burdens of disease @ 100%
SEO Codes:	20 HEALTH > 2004 Public health (excl. specific population health) > 200404 Disease distribution and transmission (incl. surveillance and response) @ 100%
Downloads:	Total: 1
	More Statistics