Susceptibility of Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz & Neiva, 1912) to Fludora FusionPM, a combination of clothianidin and deltamethrin: field and laboratory bioassays.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insecticides remain a cornerstone in the control of vector-borne diseases. In Brazil, Alfatek 200SC-a pyrethroid (alphacypermethrin)-is recommended for controlling phlebotomine sand flies, the vectors of leishmaniases. For mosquitoes such as Aedes aegypti, a combination of deltamethrin and clothianidin (Fludora FusionPM) is endorsed. This study evaluated the efficacy of Fludora FusionPM against phlebotomine sand flies.

Methods

Laboratory bioassays were conducted using Fludora FusionPM-impregnated filter papers stored either at room temperature (25 ± 2 °C) or under cold conditions (3 ± 1 °C). In field trials, painted (PS) or unpainted (US) masonry-plastered walls in selected households were treated with the insecticide. Alfatek 200SC was used as a reference, follow

SUBMITTER: Silva GBS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849672 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature