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Kancharlapalli SJ, Brelsfoard CL. The impact of non-lethal doses of pyriproxyfen on male and female Aedes albopictus reproductive fitness. FRONTIERS IN INSECT SCIENCE 2024; 4:1430422. [PMID: 39015484 PMCID: PMC11250599 DOI: 10.3389/finsc.2024.1430422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024]
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Introduction Control of the mosquito Aedes albopictus is confounded by its behavior due to females preferring to oviposition in small natural and artificial containers that are often difficult to remove or treat with insecticides. Autodissemination strategies utilizing highly potent insect growth regulators (IGRs) have emerged as promising tools for the control of this container-inhabiting species. The intended goal of autodissemination approaches is to use mosquitoes to self-deliver an IGR to these cryptic oviposition locations. Previous studies have focused on the efficacy of these approaches to impact natural populations, but little focus has been placed on the impacts on mosquitoes when exposed to non-lethal doses of IGRs similar to the levels they would be exposed to with autodissemination approaches. Methods In this study, the impact of non-lethal doses of pyriproxyfen (PPF) on the reproductive fitness of Ae. albopictus was investigated. Female and male Ae. albopictus mosquitoes were exposed to non-lethal doses of PPF and their fecundity and fertility were measured. To examine the impact of non-lethal doses of PPF, the expression of the ecdysone-regulated genes USP, HR3, and Vg, which are involved in vitellogenesis, was determined. Results Our results demonstrated a significant reduction in female fecundity and in the blood feeding and egg hatching rates upon exposure to non-lethal doses of PPF. Oocyte development was also delayed in PPF-treated females. Furthermore, exposure to non-lethal doses of PPF altered the expression of the genes involved in vitellogenesis, indicating disruption of hormonal regulation. Interestingly, PPF exposure also reduced the sperm production in males, suggesting a potential semi-sterilization effect. Discussion These findings suggest that non-lethal doses of PPF could enhance the efficacy of autodissemination approaches by impacting the reproductive fitness of both males and females. However, further research is needed to validate these laboratory findings in field settings and to assess their practical implications for vector control strategies.
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States
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Sovi A, Yovogan B, Adoha CJ, Akinro B, Accrombessi M, Dangbénon E, Assongba L, Salako AS, Padonou GG, Messenger LA, Ngufor C, Cook J, Protopopoff N, Akogbéto MC. Efficacy of pyrethroid-pyriproxyfen and pyrethroid-chlorfenapyr nets on entomological indicators of malaria transmission: third year of a randomised controlled trial in Benin. Sci Rep 2024; 14:12958. [PMID: 38839981 PMCID: PMC11153598 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-63883-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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The present cluster-randomised control trial aims to assess the entomological efficacy of pyrethroid-pyriproxyfen and pyrethroid-chlorfenapyr LLINs compared to the standard pyrethroid-only LLINs, in their third year of community usage. Adult mosquito collections were performed every 3 months, in 4 randomly selected houses in each of the 60 trial clusters, using human landing catches. Adult mosquitoes were morphologically identified and Anopheles vectors were molecularly speciated and screened for the presence of the L1014F kdr mutation using PCR. Plasmodium falciparum sporozoite infection was assessed using ELISA. A subset of An. gambiae s.l. was also dissected to examine parity and fertility rates across study arms. There was no evidence of a significant reduction in indoor vector density and entomological inoculation rate by the pyrethroid-pyriproxyfen [DR 0.94 (95% CI 0.46-1.88), p = 0.8527; and RR 1.10 (95% CI 0.44-2.72), p = 0.8380], and pyrethroid-chlorfenapyr [DR 0.74 (95% CI 0.37-1.48), p = 0.3946; and RR 1.00 (95% CI 0.40-2.50), p = 0.9957] LLINs, respectively. The same trend was observed outdoors. Frequencies of the L1014F kdr mutation, as well as parous and fertility rates, were similar between study arms. In the third year after net distribution, entomological indicators show that the two dual active-ingredients nets performed similarly to the standard pyrethroid-only LLIN. To maintain malaria gains, it is crucial that net distribution cycles fit with their operational lifespan.
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- Arthur Sovi
- Faculté d'Agronomie, Université de Parakou, Parakou, Benin.
- Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou, Cotonou, Benin.
- Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Department of Disease Control, The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
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- Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou, Cotonou, Benin.
- Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin.
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- Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou, Cotonou, Benin
- Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou, Cotonou, Benin
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- Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Department of Disease Control, The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou, Cotonou, Benin
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- Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou, Cotonou, Benin
- Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Abomey-Calavi, Benin
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- Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Department of Disease Control, The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
- Parasitology and Vector Biology Laboratory (UNLV PARAVEC Lab), School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, USA
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- Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou, Cotonou, Benin
- Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Department of Disease Control, The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Medical Research Council (MRC) International Statistics and Epidemiology, Epidemiology Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Department of Disease Control, The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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Myers A, Fagbohoun J, Houetohossou G, Ndombidje B, Govoetchan R, Todjinou D, Ngufor C. Identifying suitable methods for evaluating the sterilizing effects of pyriproxyfen on adult malaria vectors: a comparison of the oviposition and ovary dissection methods. Malar J 2024; 23:164. [PMID: 38789998 PMCID: PMC11127354 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-024-04983-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Nets containing pyriproxyfen, an insect growth regulator that sterilizes adult mosquitoes, have become available for malaria control. Suitable methods for investigating vector susceptibility to pyriproxyfen and evaluating its efficacy on nets need to be identified. The sterilizing effects of pyriproxyfen on adult malaria vectors can be assessed by measuring oviposition or by dissecting mosquito ovaries to determine damage by pyriproxyfen (ovary dissection). METHOD Laboratory bioassays were performed to compare the oviposition and ovary dissection methods for monitoring susceptibility to pyriproxyfen in wild malaria vectors using WHO bottle bioassays and for evaluating its efficacy on nets in cone bioassays. Blood-fed mosquitoes of susceptible and pyrethroid-resistant strains of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato were exposed to pyriproxyfen-treated bottles (100 μg and 200 μg) and to unwashed and washed pieces of a pyriproxyfen long-lasting net in cone bioassays. Survivors were assessed for the sterilizing effects of pyriproxyfen using both methods. The methods were compared in terms of their reliability, sensitivity, specificity, resources (cost and time) required and perceived difficulties by trained laboratory technicians. RESULTS The total number of An. gambiae s.l. mosquitoes assessed for the sterilizing effects of pyriproxyfen were 1745 for the oviposition method and 1698 for the ovary dissection method. Fertility rates of control unexposed mosquitoes were significantly higher with ovary dissection compared to oviposition in both bottle bioassays (99-100% vs. 34-59%, P < 0.05) and cone bioassays (99-100% vs. 18-33%, P < 0.001). Oviposition rates of control unexposed mosquitoes were lower with wild pyrethroid-resistant An. gambiae s.l. Cové, compared to the laboratory-maintained reference susceptible An gambiae sensu stricto Kisumu (18-34% vs. 58-76%, P < 0.05). Sterilization rates of the Kisumu strain in bottle bioassays with the pyriproxyfen diagnostic dose (100 μg) were suboptimal with the oviposition method (90%) but showed full susceptibility with ovary dissection (99%). Wild pyrethroid-resistant Cové mosquitoes were fully susceptible to pyriproxyfen in bottle bioassays using ovary dissection (> 99%), but not with the oviposition method (69%). Both methods showed similar levels of sensitivity (89-98% vs. 89-100%). Specificity was substantially higher with ovary dissection compared to the oviposition method in both bottle bioassays (99-100% vs. 34-48%) and cone tests (100% vs.18-76%). Ovary dissection was also more sensitive for detecting the residual activity of pyriproxyfen in a washed net compared to oviposition. The oviposition method though cheaper, was less reliable and more time-consuming. Laboratory technicians preferred ovary dissection mostly due to its reliability. CONCLUSION The ovary dissection method was more accurate, more reliable and more efficient compared to the oviposition method for evaluating the sterilizing effects of pyriproxyfen on adult malaria vectors in susceptibility bioassays and for evaluating the efficacy of pyriproxyfen-treated nets.
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- Alesha Myers
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, WC1E 7HT, UK
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- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, WC1E 7HT, UK
- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
- African Institute for Research in Infectious Diseases (AIRID), Cotonou, Benin
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- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, WC1E 7HT, UK.
- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin.
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin.
- African Institute for Research in Infectious Diseases (AIRID), Cotonou, Benin.
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Kunambi HJ, Ngowo H, Ali A, Urio N, Ngonzi AJ, Mwalugelo YA, Jumanne M, Mmbaga A, Tarimo FS, Swilla J, Okumu F, Lwetoijera D. Sterilized Anopheles funestus can autodisseminate sufficient pyriproxyfen to the breeding habitat under semi-field settings. Malar J 2023; 22:280. [PMID: 37735680 PMCID: PMC10515043 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-023-04699-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/23/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Anopheles funestus, the main malaria vector, prefer to oviposit in permanent and/or semi-permanent breeding habitats located far from human dwellings. Difficulties in identifying and accessing these habitats jeopardize the feasibility of conventional larviciding. In this way, a semi-field study was conducted to assess the potential of autodissemination of pyriproxyfen (PPF) by An. funestus for its control. METHODS The study was conducted inside a semi-field system (SFS). Therein, two identical separate chambers, the treatment chamber with a PPF-treated clay pot (0.25 g AI), and the control chamber with an untreated clay pot. In both chambers, one artificial breeding habitat made of a plastic basin with one litre of water was provided. Three hundred blood-fed female An. funestus aged 5-9 days were held inside untreated and treated clay pots for 30 min and 48 h before being released for oviposition. The impact of PPF on adult emergence, fecundity, and fertility through autodissemination and sterilization effects were assessed by comparing the treatment with its appropriate control group. RESULTS Mean (95% CI) percentage of adult emergence was 15.5% (14.9-16.1%) and 70.3% (69-71%) in the PPF and control chamber for females exposed for 30 min (p < 0.001); and 19% (12-28%) and 95% (88-98%) in the PPF and control chamber for females exposed for 48 h (p < 0.001) respectively. Eggs laid by exposed mosquitoes and their hatch rate were significantly reduced compared to unexposed mosquitoes (p < 0.001). Approximately, 90% of females exposed for 48 h retained abnormal ovarian follicles and only 42% in females exposed for 30 min. CONCLUSION The study demonstrated sterilization and adult emergence inhibition via autodissemination of PPF by An. funestus. Also, it offers proof that sterilized An. funestus can transfer PPF to prevent adult emergence at breeding habitats. These findings warrant further assessment of the autodissemination of PPF in controlling wild population of An. funestus, and highlights its potential for complementing long-lasting insecticidal nets.
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- Hamisi J Kunambi
- Environmental Health and Ecological Science Department, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 53, Ifakara, Tanzania.
- School of Life Science and Bio-Engineering, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 447, Arusha, Tanzania.
- Tanzania Biotech Products Limited, The National Development Cooperation, P.O. Box 30119, Kibaha, Tanzania.
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- Environmental Health and Ecological Science Department, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 53, Ifakara, Tanzania
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- Environmental Health and Ecological Science Department, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 53, Ifakara, Tanzania
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- Environmental Health and Ecological Science Department, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 53, Ifakara, Tanzania
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- Environmental Health and Ecological Science Department, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 53, Ifakara, Tanzania
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- Environmental Health and Ecological Science Department, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 53, Ifakara, Tanzania
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 210-40601, Bondo, Kenya
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- Environmental Health and Ecological Science Department, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 53, Ifakara, Tanzania
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- Environmental Health and Ecological Science Department, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 53, Ifakara, Tanzania
- School of Life Science and Bio-Engineering, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 447, Arusha, Tanzania
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- Environmental Health and Ecological Science Department, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 53, Ifakara, Tanzania
- School of Life Science and Bio-Engineering, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 447, Arusha, Tanzania
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- School of Life Science and Bio-Engineering, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 447, Arusha, Tanzania
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- Environmental Health and Ecological Science Department, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 53, Ifakara, Tanzania
- School of Life Science and Bio-Engineering, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 447, Arusha, Tanzania
- School of Public of Health, Faculty of Health Science, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Health and, Comparative Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK
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- Environmental Health and Ecological Science Department, Ifakara Health Institute, P.O. Box 53, Ifakara, Tanzania.
- School of Life Science and Bio-Engineering, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 447, Arusha, Tanzania.
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Ngufor C, Fongnikin A, Fagbohoun J, Agbevo A, Syme T, Ahoga J, Accrombessi M, Protopopoff N, Cook J, Churcher TS, Padonou GG, Govoetchan R, Akogbeto M. Evaluating the attrition, fabric integrity and insecticidal durability of two dual active ingredient nets (Interceptor ® G2 and Royal ® Guard): methodology for a prospective study embedded in a cluster randomized controlled trial in Benin. Malar J 2023; 22:276. [PMID: 37716970 PMCID: PMC10504698 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-023-04708-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Following the World Health Organization (WHO) endorsement of dual active ingredient (AI) nets, an increased uptake of pyrethroid-chlorfenapyr and pyrethroid-pyriproxyfen nets is expected. Studies evaluating their physical and insecticidal durability are essential for making programmatic and procurement decisions. This paper describes the methodology for a prospective study to evaluate the attrition, fabric integrity, insecticidal durability of Interceptor® G2 (alpha-cypermethrin-chlorfenapyr) and Royal Guard® (alpha-cypermethrin-pyriproxyfen), compared to Interceptor® (alpha-cypermethrin), embedded in a 3-arm cluster randomized controlled trial (cRCT) in the Zou Department of Benin. METHODS Ten clusters randomly selected from each arm of the cRCT will be used for the study. A total of 750 ITNs per type will be followed in 5 study clusters per arm to assess ITN attrition and fabric integrity at 6-, 12-, 24- and 36-months post distribution, using standard WHO procedures. A second cohort of 1800 nets per type will be withdrawn every 6 months from all 10 clusters per arm and assessed for chemical content and biological activity in laboratory bioassays at each time point. Alpha-cypermethrin bioefficacy in Interceptor® and Royal Guard® will be monitored in WHO cone bioassays and tunnel tests using the susceptible Anopheles gambiae Kisumu strain. The bioefficacy of the non-pyrethroid insecticides (chlorfenapyr in Interceptor® G2 and pyriproxyfen in Royal Guard®) will be monitored using the pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles coluzzii Akron strain. Chlorfenapyr activity will be assessed in tunnel tests while pyriproxyfen activity will be assessed in cone bioassays in terms of the reduction in fertility of blood-fed survivors observed by dissecting mosquito ovaries. Nets withdrawn at 12, 24 and 36 months will be tested in experimental hut trials within the cRCT study area against wild free-flying pyrethroid resistant An. gambiae sensu lato to investigate their superiority to Interceptor® and to compare them to ITNs washed 20 times for experimental hut evaluation studies. Mechanistic models will also be used to investigate whether entomological outcomes with each dual ITN type in experimental hut trials can predict their epidemiological performance in the cRCT. CONCLUSION This study will provide information on the durability of two dual AI nets (Interceptor® G2 and Royal Guard®) in Benin and will help identify suitable methods for monitoring the durability of their insecticidal activity under operational conditions. The modelling component will determine the capacity of experimental hut trials to predict the epidemiological performance of dual AI nets across their lifespan.
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- Corine Ngufor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, WC1E 7HT, UK.
- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin.
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin.
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- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, WC1E 7HT, UK
- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, WC1E 7HT, UK
- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, WC1E 7HT, UK
- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, WC1E 7HT, UK
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, WC1E 7HT, UK
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- MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis, Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Imperial College London, Norfolk Place, London, W2 1PG, UK
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, WC1E 7HT, UK
- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
- Panafrican Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin
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Soto A, Rowland M, Messenger LA, Kirby M, Mosha FW, Manjurano A, Protopopoff N. Ovary Dissection Is a Sensitive Measure of Sterility in Anopheles gambiae Exposed to the Insect Growth Regulator Pyriproxyfen. INSECTS 2023; 14:552. [PMID: 37367368 PMCID: PMC10299475 DOI: 10.3390/insects14060552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
Abstract
Pyriproxyfen (PPF) is an insect growth regulator used in the co-treatment of long-lasting insecticidal nets for its ability to sterilize female mosquitoes. To evaluate the efficacy of PPF-treated nets on mosquito reproductivity, most studies observe oviposition (egg-laying) rates in the laboratory. This technique has several technical disadvantages. Our study assessed if ovarial dissection could serve as an effective proxy for evaluating sterility in Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes. Blood-fed females were exposed to untreated or PPF-treated nets in cylinder assays and followed over several days to observe oviposition rates or egg development by dissection. For identifying PPF-exposed mosquitoes, both techniques demonstrated high sensitivity (oviposition: 99.1%; dissection: 100.0%), but for identifying non-exposed mosquitoes, specificity was significantly higher in the dissection group (52.5% vs. 18.9%). To assess whether dissection could be applied to nets treated with a pyrethroid or co-treated with a pyrethroid and PPF in tunnel tests, a blinded investigator performed dissections to predict the PPF exposure status across different treatment groups. The exposure status of dissected females was predicted with >90% accuracy. We report that dissection is a sensitive technique to assess sterility in female Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes and can be used as a predictor of PPF exposure.
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- Alina Soto
- Department of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK
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- Department of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK
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- Department of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK
- Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89557, USA
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- PMI VectorLink Project, Abt Associates, 6130 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD 20852, USA
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- Pan African Malaria Vector Research Consortium, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi P.O. Box 2240, Tanzania
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- National Institute for Medical Research Tanzania, Mwanza P.O. Box 9653, Tanzania
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- Department of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK
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Martin JL, Messenger LA, Mosha FW, Lukole E, Mosha JF, Kulkarni M, Churcher TS, Sherrard-Smith E, Manjurano A, Protopopoff N, Rowland M. Durability of three types of dual active ingredient long-lasting insecticidal net compared to a pyrethroid-only LLIN in Tanzania: methodology for a prospective cohort study nested in a cluster randomized controlled trial. Malar J 2022; 21:96. [PMID: 35305667 PMCID: PMC8934498 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-022-04119-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Progress achieved by long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) against malaria is threatened by widespread selection of pyrethroid resistance among vector populations. LLINs with non-pyrethroid insecticides are urgently needed. This study aims to assess the insecticide and textile durability of three classes of dual-active ingredient (A.I.) LLINs using techniques derived from established WHO LLIN testing methods to set new standards of evaluation. METHODS A WHO Phase 3 active ingredients and textile durability study will be carried out within a cluster randomized controlled trial in 40 clusters in Misungwi district, Tanzania. The following treatments will be evaluated: (1) Interceptor®G2 combining chlorfenapyr and the pyrethroid alpha-cypermethrin, (2) Royal Guard® treated with pyriproxyfen and alpha-cypermethrin, (3) Olyset™ Plus which incorporates a synergist piperonyl butoxide and the pyrethroid permethrin, and (4) a reference standard alpha-cypermethrin only LLIN (Interceptor®). 750 nets will be followed in 5 clusters per intervention arm at 6, 12, 24 and 36 months post distribution for survivorship and hole index assessment. A second cohort of 1950 nets per net type will be identified in 10 clusters, of which 30 LLINs will be withdrawn for bio-efficacy and chemical analysis every 6 months up to 36 months and another 30 collected for experimental hut trials every year. Bio-efficacy will be assessed using cone bioassays and tunnel tests against susceptible and resistant laboratory strains of Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto. Efficacy of field-collected nets will be compared in six experimental huts. The main outcomes will be Anopheles mortality up to 72 h post exposure, blood feeding and egg maturation using ovary dissection to assess impact on fecundity. CONCLUSIONS Study findings will help develop bio-efficacy and physical durability criteria for partner A.I., in relation to the cRCT epidemiological and entomological outcomes, and refine preferred product characteristics of each class of LLIN. If suitable, the bioassay and hut outcomes will be fitted to transmission models to estimate correlation with cRCT outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03554616.
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- Jackline L. Martin
- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- National Institute for Medical Research-Mwanza Center, Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- National Institute for Medical Research-Mwanza Center, Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania
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- National Institute for Medical Research-Mwanza Center, Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania
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- National Institute for Medical Research-Mwanza Center, Mwanza, United Republic of Tanzania
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical, London, UK
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Fowler MT, Lees RS, Fagbohoun J, Matowo NS, Ngufor C, Protopopoff N, Spiers A. The Automatic Classification of Pyriproxyfen-Affected Mosquito Ovaries. INSECTS 2021; 12:1134. [PMID: 34940222 PMCID: PMC8703609 DOI: 10.3390/insects12121134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 12/10/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Pyriproxyfen (PPF) may become an alternative insecticide for areas where pyrethroid-resistant vectors are prevalent. The efficacy of PPF can be assessed through the dissection and assessment of vector ovaries. However, this reliance on expertise is subject to limitations. We show here that these limitations can be overcome using a convolutional neural network (CNN) to automate the classification of egg development and thus fertility status. Using TensorFlow, a resnet-50 CNN was pretrained with the ImageNet dataset. This CNN architecture was then retrained using a novel dataset of 524 dissected ovary images from An. gambiae s.l. An. gambiae Akron, and An. funestus s.l., whose fertility status and PPF exposure were known. Data augmentation increased the training set to 6973 images. A test set of 157 images was used to measure accuracy. This CNN model achieved an accuracy score of 94%, and application took a mean time of 38.5 s. Such a CNN can achieve an acceptable level of precision in a quick, robust format and can be distributed in a practical, accessible, and free manner. Furthermore, this approach is useful for measuring the efficacy and durability of PPF treated bednets, and it is applicable to any PPF-treated tool or similarly acting insecticide.
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- Mark T. Fowler
- Department of Vector Biology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool L3 5QA, UK; (R.S.L.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Vector Biology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool L3 5QA, UK; (R.S.L.); (A.S.)
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- Centre de Recherche Entomologique de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou BP 2604, Benin;
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- Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK; (N.S.M.); (C.N.); (N.P.)
- Mwanza Medical Research Centre, Department of Parasitology, National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza P.O. Box 1462, Tanzania
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- Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK; (N.S.M.); (C.N.); (N.P.)
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- Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK; (N.S.M.); (C.N.); (N.P.)
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- Department of Vector Biology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool L3 5QA, UK; (R.S.L.); (A.S.)
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Indirect transfer of pyriproxyfen to European honeybees via an autodissemination approach. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2021; 15:e0009824. [PMID: 34648501 PMCID: PMC8516248 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0009824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The frequency of arboviral disease epidemics is increasing and vector control remains the primary mechanism to limit arboviral transmission. Container inhabiting mosquitoes such as Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti are the primary vectors of dengue, chikungunya, and Zika viruses. Current vector control methods for these species are often ineffective, suggesting the need for novel control approaches. A proposed novel approach is autodissemination of insect growth regulators (IGRs). The advantage of autodissemination approaches is small amounts of active ingredients compared to traditional insecticide applications are used to impact mosquito populations. While the direct targeting of cryptic locations via autodissemination seems like a significant advantage over large scale applications of insecticides, this approach could actually affect nontarget organisms by delivering these highly potent long lasting growth inhibitors such as pyriproxyfen (PPF) to the exact locations that other beneficial insects visit, such as a nectar source. Here we tested the hypothesis that PPF treated male Ae. albopictus will contaminate nectar sources, which results in the indirect transfer of PPF to European honey bees (Apis mellifera). We performed bioassays, fluorescent imaging, and mass spectrometry on insect and artificial nectar source materials to examine for intra- and interspecific transfer of PPF. Data suggests there is direct transfer of PPF from Ae. albopictus PPF treated males and indirect transfer of PPF to A. mellifera from artificial nectar sources. In addition, we show a reduction in fecundity in Ae. albopictus and Drosophila melanogaster when exposed to sublethal doses of PPF. The observed transfer of PPF to A. mellifera suggests the need for further investigation of autodissemination approaches in a more field like setting to examine for risks to insect pollinators. Autodissemination approaches have attracted a significant amount of attention for mosquito control because of the advantages of self-delivery of small amounts of highly potent insect growth regulators (IGRs) such as pyriproxyfen (PPF) to oviposition locations. However, while PPF may be delivered to oviposition locations by the mosquito vehicles, these treated mosquitoes may also be delivering PPF to nectar sources that other insects may visit, in particular important insect pollinators. Here we have examined for the direct transfer of PPF to nectar sources and the indirect transfer to the European honey bee. We show PPF is being deposited on artificial nectar sources and is being indirectly transferred to European honey bees. The results are discussed in reference to the potential risks to important insect pollinators of using autodissemination approaches for mosquito control.
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Grisales N, Lees RS, Maas J, Morgan JC, Wangrawa DW, Guelbeogo WM, N'Fale S, Lindsay SW, McCall PJ, Ranson H. Pyriproxyfen-treated bed nets reduce reproductive fitness and longevity of pyrethroid-resistant Anopheles gambiae under laboratory and field conditions. Malar J 2021; 20:273. [PMID: 34158066 PMCID: PMC8218427 DOI: 10.1186/s12936-021-03794-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background The efficacy of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) containing the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen (PPF) and pyrethroid insecticides (PPF-ITNs) is being assessed in clinical trials to determine whether they provide greater protection from malaria than standard pyrethroid-treated ITNs in areas where mosquitoes are resistant to pyrethroids. Understanding the entomological mode of action of this new ITN class will aide interpretation of the results from these trials. Methods Anopheles gambiae sensu lato (s.l.) mosquitoes from a susceptible laboratory strain were exposed to PPF-treated netting 24 h, 6 h, and immediately prior to, or 24 h post blood feeding, and the impact on fecundity, fertility and longevity recorded. Pyrethroid-resistant populations were exposed to nets containing permethrin and PPF (PPF-ITNs) in cone bioassays and daily mortality recorded. Mosquitoes were also collected from inside houses pre- and post-distribution of PPF-ITNs in a clinical trial conduced in Burkina Faso; female An. gambiae s.l. were then assessed for fecundity and fertility. Results PPF exposure reduced the median adult lifespan of insecticide-susceptible mosquitoes by 4 to 5 days in all exposure times (p < 0.05) other than 6 h pre-blood meal and resulted in almost complete lifelong sterilization. The longevity of pyrethroid-resistant mosquitoes was also reduced by at least 5 days after exposure to PPF-ITNs compared to untreated nets, but was unaffected by exposure to standard pyrethroid only ITNs. A total of 386 blood-fed or gravid An. gambiae s.l. females were collected from five villages between 1 and 12 months before distribution of PPF-ITNs. Of these mosquitoes, 75% laid eggs and the remaining 25% appeared to have normal ovaries upon dissection. In contrast, only 8.6% of the 631 blood-fed or gravid An. gambiae s.l. collected post PPF-ITN distribution successfully oviposited; 276 (43.7%) did not oviposit but had apparently normal ovaries upon dissection, and 301 (47.7%) did not oviposit and had abnormal eggs upon dissection. Egg numbers were also significantly lower (average of 138/female prior distribution vs 85 post distribution, p < 0.05). Conclusion Exposure to a mixture of PPF and pyrethroids on netting shortens the lifespan of mosquitoes and reduces reproductive output. Sterilization of vectors lasted at least one year under operational conditions. These findings suggest a longer effective lifespan of PPF-pyrethroid nets than reported previously. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12936-021-03794-z.
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- Nelson Grisales
- Department of Vector Biology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, L3 5QA, UK.,World Mosquito Programme, Action On Poverty, Level 4, President Place, No. 93 Nguyen Du Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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- Department of Vector Biology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, L3 5QA, UK
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- Department of Vector Biology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, L3 5QA, UK
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- Department of Vector Biology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, L3 5QA, UK
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- Centre National de Recherche Et de Formation Sur Le Paludisme (CNRFP), Rue 1847 Avenue Kunda Yonré, 01 BP 2208, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Centre National de Recherche Et de Formation Sur Le Paludisme (CNRFP), Rue 1847 Avenue Kunda Yonré, 01 BP 2208, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Centre National de Recherche Et de Formation Sur Le Paludisme (CNRFP), Rue 1847 Avenue Kunda Yonré, 01 BP 2208, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
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- Department of Biosciences, Durham University, Durham, DH1 3LE, UK
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- Department of Vector Biology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, L3 5QA, UK
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- Department of Vector Biology, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, L3 5QA, UK.
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Hamaidia K, Soltani N. Methoxyfenozide, a Molting Hormone Agonist, Affects Autogeny Capacity, Oviposition, Fecundity, and Fertility in Culex pipiens (Diptera: Culicidae). JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY 2021; 58:1004-1011. [PMID: 33247298 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaa260] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of methoxyfenozide (RH-2485), an insect growth disrupter (IGD) belonging to molting hormone agonist class, against female adults of Culex pipiens L. under laboratory conditions. Lethal concentrations (LC50 = 24.54 µg/liter and LC90 = 70.79 µg/liter), previously determined against fourth instar larvae, were tested for adult female fertility, fecundity and oviposition after tarsal contact before mating and any bloodmeal. Methoxyfenozide was found to alter negatively their autogeny capacity and oviposition. A strong reduction of 56% and 72% (P < 0.001) in females' autogeny capacity was observed in both treated series, respectively. Alteration in oviposition were found to be higher with LC90 (OAI-LC90 = -0.62) than with the LC50 (OAI-LC50 = -0.42). Also fecundity and hatching rate (fertility) were significantly reduced in treated series as compared to controls. A significant reduction of 37.65 and 28.23% in fecundity and decrease of 56.85 and 71.87% in fertility were found, respectively in LC50 and LC90 treated series. Obtained data clearly demonstrated that methoxyfenozide have significant depressive effect on reproductive potential against medically important vector with minimizing ecotoxicological risks in mosquitoes management.
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- Kaouther Hamaidia
- Department of Biology, Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences, Mohamed Cherif Messaadia University, Souk-Ahras, Algeria
- Laboratory of Applied Animal Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, University Badji Mokhtar of Annaba, Annaba, Algeria
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- Laboratory of Applied Animal Biology, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Biology, University Badji Mokhtar of Annaba, Annaba, Algeria
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Silva TTP, Teixeira AV, Silva ADAE. Pyriproxyfen Ingested With Attractive Toxic Sugar Baits Is Carried by the Feces and Reduces the Reproductive Potential of Adult Female Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY 2021; 58:1264-1269. [PMID: 33511413 DOI: 10.1093/jme/tjaa265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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In the search for new strategies to control Aedes aegypti Linnaeus (Diptera: Culicidae), several studies have successfully related pyriproxyfen (PPF) tarsal transference to breeding sites (autodissemination), as well as the sterilization potential of females exposed to PPF. Potential PPF autodissemination by mosquito feces after the ingestion of sugar baits has also been proposed. Therefore, the present work evaluated several parameters, e.g., fecal production, residuality under dry and aqueous conditions, PPF excretion affecting emergence inhibition (EI) by fecal deposits of Ae. aegypti fed with attractive toxic sugar baits (ATSBs) containing PPF as well as their reproductive potential. Females were fed with ATSBs offered as droplets and the feces were collected using filter paper and transferred to plastic cups with L3 larvae to evaluate EI. The residual effect of feces in aqueous and dry conditions and PPF excretion on EI was obtained by keeping the feces in water or dried for different time intervals and using feces collected at 24-h intervals, respectively. Females received a bloodmeal after feeding on ATSBs, eggs and larval counting expressed the reproductive potential. The fecal mass was not affected by PPF concentration, but EI increased from 33 to 54% as the PPF concentration increased. The PPF excretion in the feces exceeded 96 h. The residual effect in the EI for feces kept in water was reduced by more than 60% after 30 d but was not affected under dry conditions. The fecundity and fertility of the females were reduced up to 51% and 97%, respectively.
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- Tarsis Tamar Pereira Silva
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Experimental, Universidade Federal de Rondônia, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Experimental, Universidade Federal de Rondônia, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Experimental, Universidade Federal de Rondônia, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil
- Laboratório de Bioecologia de Insetos, Universidade Federal de Rondônia, Porto Velho, RO, Brazil
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Ahmed TH, Saunders TR, Mullins D, Rahman MZ, Zhu J. Molecular action of pyriproxyfen: Role of the Methoprene-tolerant protein in the pyriproxyfen-induced sterilization of adult female mosquitoes. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2020; 14:e0008669. [PMID: 32866146 PMCID: PMC7485974 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0008669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2020] [Revised: 09/11/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Exposure of adult mosquitoes to pyriproxyfen (PPF), an analog of insect juvenile hormone (JH), has shown promise to effectively sterilize female mosquitoes. However, the underlying mechanisms of the PPF-induced decrease in mosquito fecundity are largely unknown. We performed a comprehensive study to dissect the mode of PPF action in Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Exposure to PPF prompted the overgrowth of primary follicles in sugar-fed Ae. aegypti females but blocked the development of primary follicles at Christopher’s Stage III after blood feeding. Secondary follicles were precociously activated in PPF-treated mosquitoes. Moreover, PPF substantially altered the expression of many genes that are essential for mosquito physiology and oocyte development in the fat body and ovary. In particular, many metabolic genes were differentially expressed in response to PPF treatment, thereby affecting the mobilization and utilization of energy reserves. Furthermore, PPF treatment on the previtellogenic female adults considerably modified mosquito responses to JH and 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E), two major hormones that govern mosquito reproduction. Krüppel homolog 1, a JH-inducible transcriptional regulator, showed consistently elevated expression after PPF exposure. Conversely, PPF upregulated the expression of several key players of the 20E regulatory cascades, including HR3 and E75A, in the previtellogenic stage. After blood-feeding, the expression of these 20E response genes was significantly weaker in PPF-treated mosquitoes than the solvent-treated control groups. RNAi-mediated knockdown of the Methoprene-tolerant (Met) protein, the JH receptor, partially rescued the impaired follicular development after PPF exposure and substantially increased the hatching of the eggs produced by PPF-treated female mosquitoes. Thus, the results suggested that PPF relied on Met to exert its sterilizing effects on female mosquitoes. In summary, this study finds that PPF exposure disturbs normal hormonal responses and metabolism in Ae. aegypti, shedding light on the molecular targets and the downstream signaling pathways activated by PPF. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika fever. Insecticides are widely used as the primary tool in the prevention and control of these infectious diseases. In light of the rapid increase of insecticide resistance in mosquito populations, there is an urgent need to find new classes of insecticides with a different mode of action. Here we found that pyriproxyfen, an analog of insect juvenile hormone (JH), had a large impact on the oocyte development, both before and after blood feeding, in female mosquitoes. Pyriproxyfen disturbed normal hormonal responses and caused metabolic shifting in female adults. These actions appear to collectively impair oocyte development and substantially reduce viable progenies of female mosquitoes. Besides, we demonstrated the involvement of the JH receptor Met in pyriproxyfen-induced female sterilization. This study significantly advances our understanding of mosquito reproductive biology and the molecular basis of pyriproxyfen action, which are invaluable for the development of new mosquito control strategies.
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- Tahmina Hossain Ahmed
- Department of Biochemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America
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- Department of Biochemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America
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- Department of Entomology, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America
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- Quantitative Science Core, Cancer Biology Division, Ponce Research Institute, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce, Puerto Rico
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- Department of Biochemistry, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America
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Effect of Dinotefuran, Permethrin, and Pyriproxyfen (Vectra ® 3D) on the Foraging and Blood-Feeding Behaviors of Aedes albopictus Using Laboratory Rodent Model. INSECTS 2020; 11:insects11080507. [PMID: 32764404 PMCID: PMC7469159 DOI: 10.3390/insects11080507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Simple Summary Tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is a harmful vector involved in the transmission of several diseases to humans and their pets. Currently, several veterinary products are used to prevent pets against bites of arthropod vectors. However, there is no available information on the effect of these products on feeding and host choice behaviors of Aedes albopictus in the presence of treated and untreated hosts, as is the case of treated dogs present in close physical contact with their owners. The present study investigated the effect of a spot-on product (Vectra® 3D) on the feeding and host choice behaviours of Aedes albopictus when treated and untreated hosts are presents. Laboratory rodent model was performed to simulate the natural conditions. Rat and mouse hosts were alternately treated with Vectra® 3D and exposed simultaneously to starved mosquitoes. Results showed that Vectra® 3D-treated hosts are perfectly protected against up to 82% of mosquitoes. While up to 21% of mosquitoes were repelled from untreated hosts when these latter are present in close physical contact (30 cm) with treated ones suggesting an indirect protection that can allowed the protection of owners who treat their pets with Vectra® 3D. Abstract Dinotefuran-Permethrin-Pyriproxyfen (DPP) is used to kill and repel mosquitoes from dogs. However, the influence of the product on the host-seeking behavior of mosquitoes remains unknown. The interference of DPP with the host selection of unfed female Aedes albopictus was investigated. A total of 18 animals (9 mice and 9 rats) were divided into three groups of six animals each. DU: DPP treated rats (n = 3) with untreated mice (n = 3), UD: DPP treated mice (n = 3) with untreated rats (n = 3) and control UU: untreated mice (n = 3) and untreated rats (n = 3). In each group, the rats and mice were placed 30 cm apart. After sedation, the animals in each group were exposed twice (Day 1 and Day 7 post-treatment) for one hour to 71 ± 3 female mosquitoes. Mosquitoes were categorized after the 2-h post-exposure period as dead or alive. Blood-meal origin was determined from mosquitoes using a newly customized duplex qPCR. The highest values of forage ratio (1.36 ≥ wi ≤ 1.88) and selection index (0.63 ≥ Bi ≤ 0.94) for rat hosts indicates a preference of mosquitoes for this species as compared to mice when co-housed during the exposure. The mosquitoes only seldom fed on mice, even in the untreated group. The anti-feeding effect of DPP was therefore only assessed on rat’s hosts. The results showed that DPP, when directly applied on rats, provided a direct protection of 82% and 61% on Day 1 and Day 7, respectively, while when applied on mice hosts (UD), the DPP provided an indirect protection of 21% and 10% on Day 1 and Day 7, respectively. The results showed also that DPP, when applied on rats, provided a direct protection against Ae. albopictus bites. This effect did not result in increased exposure of the untreated host placed in the same cage at a distance of 30 cm.
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Ngufor C, Agbevo A, Fagbohoun J, Fongnikin A, Rowland M. Efficacy of Royal Guard, a new alpha-cypermethrin and pyriproxyfen treated mosquito net, against pyrethroid-resistant malaria vectors. Sci Rep 2020; 10:12227. [PMID: 32699237 PMCID: PMC7376134 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-69109-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/06/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Royal Guard is a new insecticide-treated bed-net incorporated with a mixture of alpha-cypermethrin and pyriproxyfen (an insect growth regulator). We assessed its efficacy and wash-resistance in laboratory and experimental hut studies following WHO guidelines. Mosquitoes that survived exposure to the net were kept in separate oviposition chambers and observed for the reproductive effects of pyriproxyfen. In laboratory assays, Royal Guard induced > 80% mortality and > 90% blood-feeding inhibition of An. gambiae sl mosquitoes before and after 20 standardised washes and sterilised blood-fed mosquitoes which remained alive after exposure to the net. In an experimental hut trial against wild free-flying pyrethroid-resistant An. gambiae sl in Cové Benin, Royal Guard through the pyrethroid component induced comparable levels of mortality and blood-feeding inhibition to a standard pyrethroid-only treated net before and after 20 washes and sterilised large proportions of surviving blood-fed female mosquitoes through the pyriproxyfen component; Royal Guard induced 83% reduction in oviposition and 95% reduction in offspring before washing and 25% reduction in oviposition and 50% reduction in offspring after 20 washes. Royal Guard has the potential to improve malaria vector control and provide better community protection against clinical malaria in pyrethroid-resistant areas compared to standard pyrethroid-only LLINs.
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- Corine Ngufor
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, UK. .,Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin. .,Pan African Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin.
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- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin.,Pan African Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin.,Pan African Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- Centre de Recherches Entomologiques de Cotonou (CREC), Cotonou, Benin.,Pan African Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London, UK.,Pan African Malaria Vector Research Consortium (PAMVERC), Cotonou, Benin
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Yadav K, Dhiman S, Acharya BN, Ghorpade RR, Sukumaran D. Pyriproxyfen treated surface exposure exhibits reproductive disruption in dengue vector Aedes aegypti. PLoS Negl Trop Dis 2019; 13:e0007842. [PMID: 31738760 PMCID: PMC6886876 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 10/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Reduced susceptibility of mosquito vectors to currently used insecticides hampers control interventions. Recently pyriproxyfen, an insect growth regulator has been demonstrated to effectively reduce the reproductive potential in vector mosquitoes. Methods Pyriproxyfen (PPF), in different concentrations (0.75%, 0.075%, 0.0075%, and 0.00075%) was applied on papers and Indian wild type Aedes aegypti female mosquitoes (N ≥ 20 for each treatment) were exposed onto it as per WHO guidelines, to study the reproductive disruption. PPF concentration on treated papers was quantitatively cross-determined using HPLC method. Reduction in fecundity, fertility and adult emergence in exposed female Ae. aegypti was determined. Abnormal development in ovary and eggs of exposed females was studied microscopically after different time intervals. Results Eggs laid, eggs hatched, pupae formed and adults emerged per female exposed in both before blood meal and after blood meal groups declined significantly from lowest to highest concentration of PPF (F ≥ 5.2; p < 0.02). Adult emergence inhibition in females exposed to PPF before and after blood meal groups ranged from 58.8% [OR = 0.18 (95% CI = 0.09–0.36)] to 79.2% [OR = 0.04 (95% CI = 0.02–0.10)] and 64.4% [OR = 0.12 (95% CI = 0.05–0.28)] to 77.1% [OR = 0.05 (95% CI = 0.02–0.14)] respectively in different concentrations. The probit model used suggested that FI50 (50% fertility inhibition) and EI50 (50% emergence inhibition) were 0.002% (p = 0.82) and 0.0001% (p = 0.99) for females exposed before blood meal, while 0.01% (p = 0.63) and <0.0001% (p = 0.98) for the females exposed after blood meal, respectively. The eggs laid by the females exposed to PPF-treated surface showed altered body organization, desegmentation and disoriented abdominal and cervical regions in the developing embryo. Quantification of PPF on impregnated papers showed that it was uniformly distributed throughout the matrix. Conclusions The present study has shown that tarsal contact to PPF-treated surface for a small time drastically influenced the fecundity, fertility and adult emergence in Indian wild Ae. aegypti mosquitoes. Results suggest that a certain minimum concentration of PPF through contact exposure can reduce the abundance of vector mosquitoes to a considerable level. The formulations based on combination of PPF and other compatible insecticides may be an impactful approach where susceptible mosquitoes are killed by the insecticide component while resistant mosquitoes are sterilised by PPF. Development of resistance against insecticides has challenged mosquito control programmes globally and prompted the research of alternative options that can complement insecticides. An insect growth regulator, pyriproxyfen (PPF) usage against mosquitoes can effectively reduce the vector population. PPF mainly inhibits the metamorphosis of mosquito larvae into pupae and prevent the adult emergence, therefore it is generally applied in mosquito breeding habitats. PPF has been shown to exhibit delayed residual effect that may impair the reproductive capacity by affecting the survival, fecundity and fertility of adult mosquito exposed through tarsal contact. Presently, the effectiveness of different concentrations of PPF intended to be delivered through contact have been evaluated against dengue vector Ae. aegypti. Results suggested that very low PPF concentration treated surfaces drastically reduce the fecundity, fertility and adult emergence in mosquitoes. Study suggests that control interventions based on PPF-treated surfaces could provide an additional route to target mosquito vector control by overall population density reduction.
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- Kavita Yadav
- Vector Management Division, Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Vector Management Division, Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Synthetic Chemistry Division, Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Synthetic Chemistry Division, Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Vector Management Division, Defence Research and Development Establishment, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Mbare O, Lindsay SW, Fillinger U. Testing a pyriproxyfen auto-dissemination station attractive to gravid Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto for the development of a novel attract-release -and-kill strategy for malaria vector control. BMC Infect Dis 2019; 19:800. [PMID: 31510931 PMCID: PMC6740013 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-019-4438-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Larviciding is an effective supplementary tool for malaria vector control, but the identification and accessibility of aquatic habitats impedes application. Dissemination of the insect growth regulator, pyriproxyfen (PPF), by gravid Anopheles might constitute a novel application strategy. This study aimed to explore the feasibility of using an attractive bait-station to contaminate gravid Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto with PPF and subsequently transfer PPF to larval habitats. METHODS A bait-station was developed comprising of an artificial pond containing water treated with 20 ppm cedrol, an oviposition attractant, and a netting-cover treated with PPF. Three identical semi-field cages were used to assess the potential of gravid Anopheles to transfer PPF from the bait-station to ponds. Gravid females were released in two semi-field cages, one with PPF on its bait-station (test) and one without PPF (control). No mosquitoes were released in the third cage with a PPF-treated station (control). Transfer of PPF to open ponds was assessed by monitoring emergence of late instar insectary-reared larvae introduced into the ponds. The amount of PPF carried by a mosquito and transferred to water was quantified using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry. RESULTS In the controls, 86% (95% CI 81-89%) of larvae introduced into open ponds developed into adults, indicating that wind did not distribute PPF in absence of mosquitoes. Emergence inhibition was observed in the test cage but was dependent on the distance between pond and bait-station. Only 25% (95% CI 22-29%) of larvae emerged as adults from ponds 4 m from the bait-station, but 92% (95% CI 89-94%) emerged from ponds 10 m away. Each mosquito was contaminated on average with 112 μg (95% CI 93-123 μg) PPF resulting in the transfer of 230 ng/L (95% CI 180-290 ng/L) PPF to 100 ml volumes of water. CONCLUSIONS The bait-stations successfully attracted gravid females which were subsequently dusted with effective levels of PPF. However, in this study design, attraction and dissemination was limited to short distances. To make this approach feasible for malaria vector control, stronger attractants that lure gravid females from longer distances, in landscapes with many water bodies, and better PPF delivery systems are needed.
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- Oscar Mbare
- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Human Health Theme, Nairobi, Kenya
- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK
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- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Human Health Theme, Nairobi, Kenya
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Khemrattrakool P, Yanola J, Lumjuan N, Somboon P. Pyriproxyfen-Treated Polypropylene Sheets and Resting Boxes for Controlling Mosquitoes in Livestock Operations. INSECTS 2019; 10:E55. [PMID: 30781681 PMCID: PMC6410238 DOI: 10.3390/insects10020055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2019] [Revised: 02/13/2019] [Accepted: 02/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Many insect vector species of medical and veterinary importance are found abundantly in areas where animals are held. In these areas, they often rest for a period of time on objects around the animals both before and after blood feeding. However, the use of neurotoxic insecticides for vector control is not advised for use in such shelters as these chemicals can pose hazards to animals. The present study evaluated the efficacy of pyriproxyfen (PPF), an insect growth regulator, applied to polypropylene sheets and resting boxes on the reproductivity of mosquitoes found in animal shelters in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The sheets sprayed with 666 mg PPF/m² were set on the inner wall of a cowshed and kept in place for 3 h (6.00 to 9.00 pm). During this time, fully blood-fed female mosquitoes that landed and remained continuously on the sheets for 5, 10, and 20 min were collected. The results, involving Anopheles subpictus, An. vagus, Culex gelidus, Cx. tritaeniorhynchus, and Cx. vishnui, revealed significant reductions in oviposition rates, egg hatchability, pupation, and adult emergence in the PPF-treated groups compared to the control groups. Adult emergence rates were reduced to 85.6⁻94.9% and 95.5⁻100% in those exposed for 10 and 20 min, respectively. The sheets retained their effectiveness for three months. The PPF-treated (666 mg/m²) resting boxes (35 × 35 × 55 cm) were placed overnight at a chicken farm where Cx. quinquefasciatus predominated. Blood-fed mosquitoes were collected in the morning and reared in the laboratory. Oviposition rates were reduced by 71.7% and adult emergence was reduced by 97.8% compared to the controls. PPF residual spray on surface materials in animal sheds is a potential method for controlling mosquitoes. Further studies are needed to evaluate the impact of PPF-treated materials on wild populations.
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- Pattarapon Khemrattrakool
- Center of Insect Vector Study, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
- Graduate PhD's Degree Program in Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
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- Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
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- Research Institute for Health Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
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- Center of Insect Vector Study, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand.
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Lee SH, Ha KB, Park DH, Fang Y, Kim JH, Park MG, Woo RM, Kim WJ, Park IK, Choi JY, Je YH. Plant-derived compounds regulate formation of the insect juvenile hormone receptor complex. PESTICIDE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2018; 150:27-32. [PMID: 30195384 DOI: 10.1016/j.pestbp.2018.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2018] [Revised: 06/05/2018] [Accepted: 06/16/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Insect growth regulators (IGRs) are attractive pest control agents due to their high target specificity and relative safety to the environment. Recently, plants have been shown to synthesize IGRs that affect the insect juvenile hormone (JH) as a part of their defense mechanisms. Using a yeast two-hybrid system transformed with the Aedes aegypti JH receptor as a reporter system, we identified several JH agonists (JHAs) and antagonists (JHANs) causing retardation in the ovarian development of female Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, from plant essential oil compounds. While the JHAs increased the expression of a JH-induced gene, the JHANs caused a reduction in the expression of the same gene. The compounds identified in this study could provide insights into plant-insect interactions and may be useful for the development of novel IGR insecticides.
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- Seok-Hee Lee
- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Forest Science, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Agricultural Biotechnology, College of Agriculture & Life Science, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute for Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Mitchell SN, Catteruccia F. Anopheline Reproductive Biology: Impacts on Vectorial Capacity and Potential Avenues for Malaria Control. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med 2017; 7:a025593. [PMID: 28389513 PMCID: PMC5710097 DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a025593] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Vectorial capacity is a mathematical approximation of the efficiency of vector-borne disease transmission, measured as the number of new infections disseminated per case per day by an insect vector. Multiple elements of mosquito biology govern their vectorial capacity, including survival, population densities, feeding preferences, and vector competence. Intriguingly, biological pathways essential to mosquito reproductive fitness directly or indirectly influence a number of these elements. Here, we explore this complex interaction, focusing on how the interplay between mating and blood feeding in female Anopheles not only shapes their reproductive success but also influences their ability to sustain Plasmodium parasite development. Central to malaria transmission, mosquito reproductive biology has recently become the focus of research strategies aimed at malaria control, and we discuss promising new methods based on the manipulation of key reproductive steps. In light of widespread resistance to all public health-approved insecticides targeting mosquito reproduction may prove crucial to the success of malaria-eradication campaigns.
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- Sara N Mitchell
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Boston, Massachusetts 02115
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- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Boston, Massachusetts 02115
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Jaffer A, Protopopoff N, Mosha FW, Malone D, Rowland MW, Oxborough RM. Evaluating the sterilizing effect of pyriproxyfen treated mosquito nets against Anopheles gambiae at different blood-feeding intervals. Acta Trop 2015. [PMID: 26200789 DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2015.07.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Pyrethroid resistant malaria vectors are widespread throughout sub-Saharan Africa and new insecticides with different modes of action are urgently needed. Pyriproxyfen is a juvenile hormone mimic that reduces fecundity and fertility of adult Anopheles mosquitoes when used as a contact insecticide. A long-lasting insecticidal net incorporating pyriproxyfen is under development. As wild, host-seeking females may succeed in blood-feeding at different intervals after initial contact with mosquito nets the aim of this study was to determine the effect that age and gonotrophic status (nulliparous or parous) and the interval between initial pyriproxyfen exposure and blood-feeding has in terms of subsequent reduced fecundity and fertility. Anopheles gambiae s.s. were exposed to pyriproxyfen LLIN for three minutes in WHO cone bioassays. Four regimens were tested with different blood-feeding intervals A-1 hour (nulliparous), B-1 hour (parous), C-24h (nulliparous), or D-120h (nulliparous) after pyriproxyfen exposure. Mosquito oviposition rate, fecundity and fertility of eggs were recorded for several days. All four treatment regimens produced levels of mortality similar to unexposed females. The overall reduction in reproductive rate of 99.9% for regimen A relative to the untreated net was primarily due to oviposition inhibition in exposed females (97%). Pyriproxyfen was equally effective against older parous mosquitoes and when blood-feeding was 24h after exposure. Regimen D produced a reduction in reproductive rate of 60.1% but this was of lesser magnitude than other regimens and was the only regimen that failed to reduce fertility of laid eggs, indicating the effects of pyriproxyfen exposure on reproduction are to some extent reversible as mosquitoes age. In an area of moderate to high mosquito net coverage a host-seeking mosquito is likely to contact a treated mosquito net before: (a) penetrating a holed net and blood-feeding shortly after exposure or, (b) be frustrated by intact nets before succeeding in blood-feeding on an unprotected individual the following night. Mosquito nets are an appropriate delivery system for pyriproxyfen, based on the large reductions in reproductive rate when blood-feeding between 1h and 24h after exposure. Combining with a pyrethroid should be an effective approach if susceptible mosquitoes are killed and resistant mosquitoes sterilized.
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- Aneesa Jaffer
- Department of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
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- Department of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK; Department of Entomology and Parasitology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania; Pan-African Malaria Vector Research Consortium, (PAMVERC), Moshi, Tanzania.
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- Department of Entomology and Parasitology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania; Pan-African Malaria Vector Research Consortium, (PAMVERC), Moshi, Tanzania.
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- Innovative Vector Control Consortium (IVCC), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK.
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- Department of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK; Pan-African Malaria Vector Research Consortium, (PAMVERC), Moshi, Tanzania.
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- Department of Disease Control, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK; Department of Entomology and Parasitology, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Kilimanjaro, Tanzania; Pan-African Malaria Vector Research Consortium, (PAMVERC), Moshi, Tanzania.
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