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Influence of larval, pupal and eggs extracts on the oviposition behavior of Aedes (s) albopictus (Skuse)

Larval, pupae and egg water extracts were tested for their influence on the oviposition behavior of Aedes (s) albopictus females. Significant (alpha = 0.05) attraction was exercised by larval and pupal extracts containing 1 larva/3 ml and 1 pupa/3 ml. Eggs water extract containing 1 egg/3 ml did not influence the oviposition.

Aedes; Oviposition; Behavior, animal


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