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ArticleFrontiers in insect science2024

The impact of non-lethal doses of pyriproxyfen on male and female

Sri Jyosthsna Kancharlapalli, Corey L Brelsfoard

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Article in Frontiers in insect science, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Sri Jyosthsna KancharlapalliDepartment of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States.
Corey L BrelsfoardDepartment of Biological Sciences, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Control of the mosquito Methods: In this study, the impact of non-lethal doses of pyriproxyfen (PPF) on the reproductive fitness of Results: Our results demonstrated a significant reduction in female fecundity and in the blood feeding and egg hatching rates upon exposure to non-lethal doses of PPF. Oocyte development was also delayed in PPF-treated females. Furthermore, exposure to non-lethal doses of PPF altered the expression of the genes involved in vitellogenesis, indicating disruption of hormonal regulation. Interestingly, PPF exposure also reduced the sperm production in males, suggesting a potential semi-sterilization effect. Discussion: These findings suggest that non-lethal doses of PPF could enhance the efficacy of autodissemination approaches by impacting the reproductive fitness of both males and females. However, further research is needed to validate these laboratory findings in field settings and to assess their practical implications for vector control strategies.

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autodisseminationnon-lethal insecticidespyriproxyfenreproductive fitnessvector control

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PMID39015484
PMCPMC11250599

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