Efficacy of Selected Compounds on Thermocyclops oblongatus,one of the Main Intermediate Hosts of Guinea Worm in Africa |
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| Authors: | J-P Chippaux K P Yovo Y Soakoud M Akogbto |
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| Institution: | J.-P. Chippaux,K. P. Yovo,Y. Soakoudé,M. Akogbéto |
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| Abstract: | Ten selected compounds were tested on Thermocyclops oblongatus to determine their ability to be used for treatment of drinking water sources. None were shown to be interesting for individual application in household water tanks. Tested compounds, such as potassium permanganate or chlorine-releasing products, were ineffective or affected dramatically the taste or colour of the water. For collective application in water sources, temephos appeared to be the most valuable pesticide because it was effective against cyclops and harmless for environment. Other pesticides should be proposed as substitutes in case of cyclops resistance to temephos. |
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| Keywords: | Cyclopidae Thermocyclops oblongatus Vector Control Guinea Worm West Africa Temephos Pesticides |
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