The CDC Bottle Bioassay

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The CDC bottle bioassay determines if a particular formulation (combination of the active ingredient in the insecticide and inactive ingredients) is able to kill an insect vector, such as a mosquito, at a specific location at a given time. It can detect resistance to insecticides in mosquitoes and other insects. The technique is simple, rapid, and economical, compared with alternatives. The results can help guide the choice of insecticide used for spraying. This tool includes: An instructional video on using the CDC bottle bioassay - A practical laboratory manual in English and Spanish, Insert 1 - Revised Box 5: Interpretation of Data for Resistance Management Purposes, Insert 2 - Enhanced Surveillance Protocol for the CDC Intensity Bottle Bioassay.

Program: Environmental Health

Submitted Date: May 08, 2018 | Modified Date: Sep 30, 2025

Primary Toolkit: Vector Control Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: N/A

Jurisdiction: Multi County

Institution Type: Federal,

Keywords: Vector Control

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