The longevity of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes is determined by carbohydrate intake

ABSTRACT Aedes aegypti is the vector of several viral diseases. The main way to control these diseases fight vector. Thus, it necessary breed mosquitoes in laboratory order develop strategies insects. In laboratories, different carbohydrates are used for feeding mosquitoes. aim this study evaluate longevity and weight Ae. fed with diets. As methods, 120 were distributed insectaries each group received a diet, based on honey, dextrose or maltodextrin. To assess longevity, survival analysis was performed using Long Rank test chi square test. weight, dead insects frozen weighed at end experiment. results observed that maltodextrin diet lived average 33, 35 47 days respectively. When assessed, honey 125 ± (35.3) µg, while those 225 µg 275 show intake by adults increases their weight.