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J Am Mosq Control Assoc

Title:		Interaction of the Culex quinquefasciatus egg raft pheromone with a natural chemical associated with oviposition sites
Author(s):		Millar JG; Chaney JD; Beehler JW; Mulla MS;
Address:		"Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside 92521"
Journal Title:		J Am Mosq Control Assoc
Year:		1994
Volume:		10
Issue:		3
Page Number:		374 - 379
DOI:
ISSN/ISBN:		8756-971X (Print) 8756-971X (Linking)
Abstract:		"In laboratory bioassays, gravid Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes were strongly attracted and or stimulated to oviposit by a habitat-derived chemical cue, 3-methylindole, at several concentrations ranging from 0.01 to 1 microgram/liter in water. At concentrations above 10 micrograms/liter, 3-methylindole became repellent or deterrent. Responses to the known egg raft pheromone, 6-acetoxy-5-hexadecanolide, were much weaker and were relatively constant above a threshold dosage of about 0.1 microgram. Responses to blends of a fixed amount of the pheromone with variable doses of 3-methylindole were shown to be additive rather than synergistic"
Keywords:		"Animals Culex/*drug effects Dose-Response Relationship, Drug Drug Interactions Ecosystem Female Oviposition/*drug effects Ovum/drug effects Pheromones/*pharmacology Pyrones/*pharmacology Skatole/*pharmacology;"
Notes:		"MedlineMillar, J G Chaney, J D Beehler, J W Mulla, M S eng Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't 1994/09/01 J Am Mosq Control Assoc. 1994 Sep; 10(3):374-9"