Arena test for evaluating chemical repellency in Blattela germanica (L.) (Orthoptera: Blattellidae)

• Published in: Journal of economic entomology Vol. 81; no. 1; pp. 391 - 395
• Main Authors: Zungoli, P.A, Benson, E.P, Chambers, D.M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 1988
• Subjects: Blattella germanica; insect repellents; insecticides; males; pest control

A method of evaluating relative repellency of chemicals to Blattela germanica (L.) is presented. The procedure was based on providing adult male cockroaches, deprived of food and water for 24 hr, with the choice of entering one of several identically baited harborages placed inside a stainless steel...