Alkaline water as a potential agent for biting midge control: Managing effectiveness and non-target organism impact evaluation.

ABSTRACT: Biting midge Forcipomyia taiwana is one of the common pests in East Asia. Their nuisance and blood-sucking behavior causes problems not only for human health but also for some industries. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of spraying alkaline water on controlling biting midge population and potential side effects of such approach on non-target organisms. Laboratory experiments were conducted to evaluate the effect of alkaline water on oviposition site preference of female biting midges as well as crickets. Effect of alkaline water on distribution pattern of earthworms was also examined. Besides, we also performed field manipulative studies by long term spraying of alkaline water to evaluate the effects on biting midge density, microalgae abundance and ground arthropod communiti

SUBMITTER: Siriyah SL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10434854 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature