Field evaluation of Chilodonella uncinata formulation against Aedes aegypti in desert coolers and cemented tanks in Delhi
Fig. 1: Cases and Deaths due to Dengue in India (2009-2017)
Source: NVBDCP Fig. 2: Ae. Aegypti control with infusion bag formulation of
Chilodonella uncinata under field condition. (a) Infusion bag (in sealed pouch) containing 20.0 g formulation (b) Cemented tank (at pump house located in a posh area in Delhi) maintained by Delhi Jal Board, a permanent mosquito breeding source of created by leaking tap of the said pipe line.
Fig. 3: Residual efficacy
(nil
Ae. Aegypti breeding) of
Chilodonella uncinata formulation under field condition. * Study ended as climate cooled down due to peak rainy season and the owner emptied his cooler and preferred to run his cooler without water