Autor(es)Polsomboon, Suppaluck; Grieco, John P.; Achee, Nicole L.; Chauhan, Kamlesh R.; Tanasinchayakul, Somchai; Pothikasikorn, Jinrapa; Chareonviriyaphap, Theeraphap

ResumoAn investigation of the biological effect of catnip oil (Nepeta cataria L.) on the behavioral response of field collected Aedes aegypti and Anopheles harrisoni was conducted using an automated excito-repellency test system. Aedes aegypti showed significantly higher escape rates from the contact chamber at 5% catnip oil compared to other concentrations (P < 0.05). With Anopheles harrisoni, a high escape response was seen at 2.5% catnip oil from the contact chamber, while in the noncontact chamber a higher escape response was observed at a concentration of 5%. Results showed that this compound exhibits both irritant and repellent actions.

Palavras-ChaveRepellents; Pollution effects; Pest control; Aquatic insects; Public health; Escape behavior; Aedes aegypti; Anopheles; Nepeta cataria

ImprentaJournal of the American Mosquito Control Association, v. 24, n. 4, p. 513-519, 2008.

DescritoresAedes aegypti - Repellent ; Aedes aegypti - Public health

Data de Publicação:2008