Influence of certain eco-physiological factors on predation efficiency of Gambusia affinis (Baird and Girard) on Culicine mosquito larvae

Authors

  • Sawsan A.K. El-Hadeeti Faculty of Agriculture, Baghdad University, Baghdad
  • A. I. Farghal Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, 71526 Assiut
  • T. M. Abo-Elmaged Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, 71526 Assiut
  • Y. A. Darwish Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, 71526 Assiut
  • M. A.K. Nasser Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Assiut University, 71526 Assiut

Keywords:

Mosquito Culicine, Gambusia affinis, Temperature, pH, Light.

Abstract

The effect of light, water temperature and pH on the predation efficiency of Gambusia affinis (Baird and Girard) on Culex pipiens L. (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquito larvae was studied under laboratory conditions. Significant predation rate was recorded in light than in darkness for both male and females, despite fish size. The temperature 30°C showed the most favorable degree for predation compared with 25 and 35°C. Also, the predatory efficiency of G. affinis on mosquito larvae was significant at pH 9 than on 7 and 12.  The present results should be taken in consideration in biological control of mosquito larvae.

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Published

2017-08-23

How to Cite

El-Hadeeti, S. A., Farghal, A. I., Abo-Elmaged, T. M., Darwish, Y. A., & Nasser, M. A. (2017). Influence of certain eco-physiological factors on predation efficiency of Gambusia affinis (Baird and Girard) on Culicine mosquito larvae. Journal of Phytopathology and Disease Management, 4(2), 62–68. Retrieved from https://ppmj.net/index.php/ppdj/article/view/122

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Vol. (4), Issue (2)

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Research Articles

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