Behavioral responses of catnip (Nepeta cataria) by two species of mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti and Anopheles harrisoni, in Thailand
Autor(es): Polsomboon, Suppaluck; Grieco, John P.; Achee, Nicole L.; Chauhan, Kamlesh R.; Tanasinchayakul, Somchai; Pothikasikorn, Jinrapa; Chareonviriyaphap, Theeraphap
Resumo: An 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-Chave: Repellents; Pollution effects; Pest control; Aquatic insects; Public health; Escape behavior; Aedes aegypti; Anopheles; Nepeta cataria
Imprenta: Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, v. 24, n. 4, p. 513-519, 2008.
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Repellent ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2008
