Table 1 Description of the insecticides used for the larval bioassays and the semi-field test
Insecticide | Class group | Mode of action | Larval bioassay, active ingredient (%) | Formulation use for the simulated test (Dose) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Temephos | Organophosphate | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | 95.6 | Granules (1 mg/l) |
Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis strain H14 | Bacterial larvicide | Cell membrane destruction | 37.4 (3000 ITU/mg) | Water dispersible granules (8 mg/l) |
Diflubenzuron | Insect growth regulator | Chitin biosynthesis inhibitor | 98.1 | Tablets (0.25 mg/l) |
Pyriproxyfen | Insect growth regulator | Juvenile hormone mimics | 99.10 | Not tested |
Spinosad | Naturalyte | Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors | 97.6 | Not tested |