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. 1957;16(3):609–632.

Bionomics and control of Culex pipiens fatigans Wied. in Ceylon

C Y Chow, E S Thevasagayam
PMCID: PMC2538306  PMID: 13472415

Abstract

The climatic and housing conditions which favour the breeding of Culex pipiens fatigans in Ceylon, and its life-cycle and resting-habits, are described. The results of the treatment of breeding-places (mainly catch-pits) and the interior of houses with various insecticides of specific action on larvae or adults, in different preparations and concentrations, are given, and suggestions are made for the control of the mosquito on this island. The fundamental measure for successful control is efficient sanitation, but until this can be achieved, application of larvicides seems to be the method of choice.

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