Investigation
DENG Ze-jing, NI Chao-rong, LI Wan-cang, CHEN Luo-luo, ZHU Zi-fu, NI Qing-xiang, LIN Xian-dan
Objective To investigate the resistance of Musca domestica to five common insecticides in Wenzhou, China, and to provide a basis for scientific and rational use of insecticides and development of targeted prevention and control measures. Methods From May to October, 2017, M. domestica adults were collected from each monitoring site in Wenzhou and were then brought to the insectary for breeding. The micro-drip method was used to determine the median lethal dose (LD50) of permethrin, deltamethrin, beta-cypermethrin, dichlorvos, and propoxur for M. domestica. Results The LD50 of permethrin, deltamethrin, beta-cypermethrin, dichlorvos, and propoxur was 0.425 3, 0.262 6, 3.281 8, 9.667 9, and >48 μg/♀, respectively. Compared with the LD50 of sensitive lines, the resistance ratios were 39.38, 291.78, 911.61, 213.42, and >161.45 times, respectively. Conclusion Musca domestica in the monitoring sites has developed a high level of resistance to common insecticides, and there has been a significant increase in resistance in recent years. Therefore, scientific management and technical guidance for the use of insecticides should be strengthened.