Abstract
The duration of Simulium yahense Vajime & Dunbar larval development on a dam spillway in Harbel, Liberia, was observed to make accurate decisions regarding the frequency of larvicide treatments against this onchocerciasis vector. Larval development required a minimum of 10-12 d from eclosion to first pupation. Initial larvicidal treatment for S. yahense control would require a treatment cycle of 7 d. Once suppression of adult and larval populations is achieved, a 9-12-9-12 day treatment cycle could be adopted.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 108-110 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of medical entomology |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1992 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Parasitology
- General Veterinary
- Insect Science
- Infectious Diseases