Abstract
Abstract Aedes aegypti is a major vector of arboviruses such as dengue (DENV), Chikungunya (CHIKV) and Zika (ZIKV) that may be controlled on an area-wide basis using the sterile insect technique (SIT). Larval diet is a major
Highlights
Aedes aegypti is the most widespread and potential vector for transmission of dengue disease [1] and this mosquito species is responsible for spreading other vector-borne diseases like chikungunya, zika, malaria, dengue fever, encephalitis, yellow fever and filariasis [2,3]
A series of laboratory studies revealed that Ae. aegypti reared on Diet 1 (Micro-180) have a shorter larval developmental time, produced larger adults and greater fecundity than those developed from Diet 2 (Super Nova) (Figures 3 and 4)
The present findings have some similarities with the observation of Bond et al, [35] who reported Ae. aegypti larvae fed with IAEA (IAEA 2) diet (consisted of 25% bovine liver powder, 50% tuna meal, and 12.5% brewer’s yeast) in dark conditions developed significantly faster than larvae on the Laboratory Rodent Diet (LRD) Lab Diet
Summary
Aedes aegypti is the most widespread and potential vector for transmission of dengue disease [1] and this mosquito species is responsible for spreading other vector-borne diseases like chikungunya, zika, malaria, dengue fever, encephalitis, yellow fever and filariasis [2,3]. Fecundity and fertility Males and females (100 for each) Ae. aegypti developed from each diet treatment were placed inside small cages (33 x 26 x 20 cm) and supplied 10% (wt/vol) sugar solution. Male and female pupation rate of Ae. aegypti reared on Diet 1 diet was 52.00% and 48%, respectively It was 53.01% and 46.99%, respectively for those developed from Diet 2 over 4 days of total pupal production. The longevity of adult males that were caged together with females with access to sugar solution did not differ significantly between diet treatments (d=1,4 F=2.58; P=0.184) with mean longevity values of 33.00±0.57 days, and 34.16±0.44 days on Diet 1 and Diet 2 respectively, under laboratory condition
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