The Use of Insecticide Treated Cords for Housefly Control

Kilpatrick, John W.; Schoof, H. F.

doi:10.2307/4589378

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“…By the early 1950's, impregnated materials for fly control became increasingly common (Pimentel et al 1951). Insecticide-impregnated cords were being used on dairies, at rural residences, military mess halls, state fairs, and state prisons with great success (Kilpatrick 1955, Maier and Mathis 1955, Soroker 1955, Kilpatrick and Schoof 1956).…”

Section: Appendix a Review Of Insecticide-impregnated Cordsmentioning

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Evaluation of New Technologies for Protection of Military Personnel from Filth and Biting Flies

koehler¹,

Patterson²

2007

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Year 1 Research Accomplishments Year 2 Research Accomplishments Year 3 Research Accomplishments 4. REPORTABLE OUTCOMES 5. CONCLUSIONS 6. REFERENCES 7. APPENDICES LTJG Jeff Hertz (USN), M.S. Jeff evaluated toxicants applied to cords for fly control. He discovered that flies preferred to rest on manila cord; however, best kill with fipronil and indoxacarb was on wool cord. His results were presented at the AFPMB as part of the justification for request of National Stocking Number (NSN) for a new sprayable and paintable fly bait product. The request was approved and the product received NSN 01-555-9369. HM1 Joseph Diclaro (USN), M.S. Candidate. Joe joined the laboratory in April 2007. He is currently working with control of house flies using cord and trap combinations, which are a continuation of the work previously developed by LTJG Hertz. His work involves the development of novel application devises for control of filth flies. Joe represented LTJG Hertz and the Univ. of Florida-Urban Entomology research team at the AFPMB when the NSN request for the new sprayable spot fly bait was presented to the pesticide committee. Lt. Ricky Vazquez (U. S. Army Reserves), Ph.D. candidate, Ricky recently returned from deployment in Iraq. His work was interrupted when he was activated and transferred to Iraq so some of the work planned for him was completed by Jeff Hertz. Currently, Ricky is working with biology and control of invasive ant species. Alexandra Chaskopoulou, M.S. Alex evaluated vapor toxicity of low molecular weight chemicals on flies and mosquitoes. She adapted a bioassay for testing vapor toxicity to flies and mosquitoes and has completed her evaluation of 3 volatile compounds against mosquitoes, including evaluation of a controlled release system for application of volatile compounds. These novel compounds can replace the organophosphate dichlorvos without the harmful effects displayed by dichlorvos. Ryan Welch, M.S. Ryan evaluated of fly attractants in commercially available cone traps and determined optimal configurations of trap design and attractant age. He submitted his thesis and graduated in December 2006. Currently, he is working for McCall's Services in Jacksonville, FL as a manager trainee. Matt Aubuchon, Ph.D. Worked on attraction of flies to light. Light traps are the major technique used in military mess facilities to reduce numbers of flies in food handling, serving, and eating areas. His work developed procedures for using light traps more effectively. Matt submitted his dissertation and graduated in May 2006. He is currently coordinator of the Deployed War-Fighter Protection Project at the Center for Medical, Agricultural and Veterinary Entomology (CMAVE) USDA-ARS in Gainesville, FL. Materials and Methods Chemicals Three novel insecticides were tested; one heterobicyclic (menthofuran) and 2 formate esters [heptyl-formate and ethylene glycol diformate (EGDF)]. Dichlorvos (DDVP) was used as a positive control. The insecticide synergists SSS-tributyl-phosphorotrithioate (DEF) and piperonyl butoxide ...

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Section: Appendix a Review Of Insecticide-impregnated Cordsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of New Technologies for Protection of Military Personnel from Filth and Biting Flies

koehler¹,

Patterson²

2007

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“…On the other hand, sprayable baits are also difficult to apply in urban and rural settings due to the possibility of clogging the dispenser with dust particles [12]. In the past, insecticide treated cords had been an effective tool to control house flies [19,20], but their use was interrupted, mainly because most of the organochlorine and organophosphate insecticides used to impregnate them were banned by the Environmental Protection Agency [8]. Recently, however, the interest in cords treated with less hazardous insecticides has re-emerged [21].…”

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Combination of Phagostimulant and Visual Lure as an Effective Tool in Designing House Fly Toxic Baits: A Laboratory Evaluation

2013

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House flies (Diptera: Muscidae), potential vectors of a variety of pathogens, characteristically search and feed on sugar sources just after emergence for their survival. Phagostimulants like sugars, and visual characteristics of feeding materials play an important role in foraging success in house flies. Therefore, development of toxic baits by using the combination of phagostimulant and visual lure may prove effective in localized control of house flies. In the present study, visual attraction of house flies to different fabric colors was studied in choice and no choice experiments. Dark blue was the most preferred color in both experiments. In toxicity experiments, insecticide solutions were prepared in 20% sugar solution. Dark blue fabric strips were prepared by moistening with 20% sugar water solution containing median lethal concentrations of one of the four insecticides viz., fipronil, Imidacloprid, indoxacarb and Spinosad. The fabric strips treated with fipronil and Imidacloprid took minimum time (7.66 and 7.81 h, respectively) to cause 50% mortality, while those treated with Spinosad and indoxacarb took relatively more time (13.62 and 17.91 h, respectively) to cause 50% mortality. In conclusion, the combination of phagostimulant and visual lure could be used in designing toxic baits for house flies.

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“…One of the more significant developments in recent years has been the discovery of DDVP, which is being used widely in poisoned baits (14). Another valuable contribution has been the development of impregnated cords using organic phosphorus compounds, such as parathion and Diazinon, as residual insecticides for housefly control (15,16). In the development of new and improved insecticidal formulations, attention is given to the combination of insecticides and to the use of synergists, additives, and attractants.…”

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Insect Resistance to Insecticides

Hammerstrom¹

1958

Public Health Reports (1896-1970)

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The Use of Insecticide Treated Cords for Housefly Control

Cited by 14 publications

References 12 publications

Evaluation of New Technologies for Protection of Military Personnel from Filth and Biting Flies

Evaluation of New Technologies for Protection of Military Personnel from Filth and Biting Flies

Combination of Phagostimulant and Visual Lure as an Effective Tool in Designing House Fly Toxic Baits: A Laboratory Evaluation

Insect Resistance to Insecticides

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