SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1995
STP13020S

Evaluation of Superabsorbent Polymer-Pesticide Formulations for Prolonged Insect Control

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The efficacy of disquet and gel superabsorbent polymer-based bait formulations of the organophosphate chlorpyrifos or the insect growth regulator pyriproxyfen or both was evaluated against German cockroaches (Blattella germanica) in a series of laboratory trials. Results of bioassays against German cockroaches with single- and joint-action bait compositions of chlorpyrifos or pyriproxyfen or both indicated that agglomerated disquet or hydrogel insecticide-bait formulations could provide long-term control of nymphs or adults. The data suggested that joint-action disquets could provide simultaneous control of mixed populations of nymphs and adults. The concentration of bait/inert ingredients in a disquet or gel formulation was observed to affect insecticide delivery profiles.

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Levy, R
Lee County Mosquito Control District, Fort Myers, FL
Nichols, MA
Lee County Mosquito Control District, Fort Myers, FL
Miller, TW
Lee County Mosquito Control District, Fort Myers, FL
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Developed by Committee: E35
Pages: 330–339
DOI: 10.1520/STP13020S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5298-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-1890-4