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Comparative Study
. 2012 Jul;32(1):1-8.
doi: 10.1590/s1020-49892012000700001.

Impact of environmental temperatures on resistance to organophosphate insecticides in Aedes aegypti from Trinidad

Karen A Polson  1 , William G Brogdon, Samuel C Rawlins, Dave D Chadee
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Comparative Study

Impact of environmental temperatures on resistance to organophosphate insecticides in Aedes aegypti from Trinidad

Karen A Polson et al. Rev Panam Salud Publica. 2012 Jul.

Abstract

Objective: To examine the effects of increasing larval rearing temperatures on the resistance status of Trinidadian populations of Aedes aegypti to organophosphate (OP) insecticides.

Methods: In 2007-2008, bioassays and biochemical assays were conducted on A. aegypti larvae collected in 2006 from eight geographically distinct areas in Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago). Larval populations were reared at four temperatures (28 ± 2ºC, 32ºC, 34ºC, and 36ºC) prior to bioassays with OP insecticides (fenthion, malathion, and temephos) and biochemical assays for esterase enzymes.

Results: Most larval populations reared at 28 ± 2ºC were susceptible to fenthion (>98% mortality) but resistant to malathion and temephos (< 80% mortality). A positive association was found between resistance to OP insecticides and increased activities of α- and β-esterases in larval populations reared at 28 ± 2ºC. Although larval populations reared at higher temperatures showed variations in resistance to OPs, there was a general increase in susceptibility. However, increases or decreases in activity levels of enzymes did not always correspond with an increase or decrease in the proportion of resistant individuals reared at higher temperatures.

Conclusions: Although global warming may cause an increase in dengue transmission, based on the current results, the use of insecticides for dengue prevention and control may yet be effective if temperatures increase as projected.

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