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Table 1 Resistance status of insectary-reared mosquitoes to pyrethroid and organophosphate insecticides

From: Long-lasting control of Anopheles arabiensis by a single spray application of micro-encapsulated pirimiphos-methyl (Actellic® 300 CS)

   % Mortality (n)
Species Strain Lambdacyhalothrin 0.05% Malathion 5%
Anopheles arabiensis Dondotha 100 (100) 100 (100)
Culex quinquefasciatus TPRI 97 (208) 99 (200)
Culex quinquefasciatus Muheza 35 (105) 100 (200)
  1. Results of susceptibility testing with insectary strains exposed for one hour using WHO diagnostic dosages in cylinder bioassays.
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Malaria Journal

ISSN: 1475-2875

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