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Published on: June 28, 2012
The use of sodium hypochlorite as ovicide against Aedes albopictus
Davide Di Domenico1, Luigi Ruggeri, Massimo Trentini
1Ruggeri S.r.l., Via Ghiarino 6, 1-40056 Crespellano Bologna, Italy.
Abstract:
We describe the ovicidal action of a 3.75% (w/v) sodium hypochlorite solution on the eggs of Aedes albopictus (Skuse). The effectiveness of this ovicide has also been confirmed by a field trial. On the basis of the data collected in the city of Bologna, Italy, we hypothesize a relationship between the numerical increase of the Ae. albopictus eggs laid and the reduced daily variation of the relative humidity, facilitating the possibility of planning ovicidal treatments.
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