Effect of wall type, delayed mortality and mosquito age on the residual efficacy of a clothianidin-based indoor residual spray formulation (SumiShieldTM 50WG) in southern Mozambique

Marti-Soler, H.; Maquina, M.; Opiyo, M.; Alafo, C.; Sherrard-Smith, E.; Malheia, A.; Cuamba, N.; Sacoor, C.; Rabinovich, R.; Aide, P.; Saute, F.; Paaijmans, K. P.

doi:10.1101/2021.03.03.433723

bioRxiv · 10.1101/2021.03.03.433723

Effect of wall type, delayed mortality and mosquito age on the residual efficacy of a clothianidin-based indoor residual spray formulation (SumiShieldTM 50WG) in southern Mozambique

Marti-Soler, H.·Maquina, M.·Opiyo, M.·Alafo, C.·Sherrard-Smith, E.·Malheia, A.·Cuamba, N.·Sacoor, C.·Rabinovich, R.·Aide, P.·Saute, F.·Paaijmans, K. P.

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BackgroundIndoor residual spraying (IRS) is one of the main malaria vector control strategies in Mozambique alongside the distribution of insecticide treated nets. As part of the national insecticide resistance management strategy, Mozambique introduced SumiShield 50WG, a third generation IRS product, in 2018. Its residual efficacy was assessed in southern Mozambique during the 2018-2019 malaria season. MethodsTwo different wall surfaces, cement and mud-plastered surfaces, daily mosquito mortality up to 120 hours post-exposure, and older mosquitoes (13-26d old) were included in standard WHO (World Health Organization) cone bioassay tests. Lethal times (LT) 90, LT50 and LT10 were estimated using Bayesian models. ResultsMortality 24h post exposure was consistently below 80%, the current WHO threshold value for effective IRS, in both young and old mosquitoes, regardless of wall surface type. Considering delayed mortality, residual efficacies (mosquito mortality equal or greater than 80%) ranged from 1 to [≥]12 months, with the duration depending on mortality time post exposure, wall type and mosquito age. Looking at mortality 72h after exposure, residual efficacy was between 6 and 9 months, depending on wall type and mosquito age. Mortality of older mosquitoes was significantly higher on mud-surfaces compared to cemented-surfaces 24h post exposure, but this difference was not significant for the delayed mortalities. The LT50 and LT10 (i.e. 90% of the mosquitoes survive exposure to the insecticides) values were consistently higher for older mosquitoes using the 24h post-exposure observations and ranged from 0.2 to 5.7 months and 0.2 to 7.2 months for LT50 and LT10, respectively. ConclusionsThe present study highlights the need for assessing mosquito mortality beyond the currently recommended 24h post exposure. Failure to do so may lead to underestimation of the residual efficacy of IRS products, as delayed mortality will lead to a further reduction in mosquito vector populations and potentially negatively impact disease transmission. Monitoring residual efficacy on relevant wall surfaces, including old mosquitoes that are ultimately responsible for malaria transmission, and assessing delayed mortalities are critical to provide accurate and actionable data to guide vector control programmes.

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Marti-Soler, H., Maquina, M., Opiyo, M., Alafo, C., Sherrard-Smith, E., Malheia, A., Cuamba, N., Sacoor, C., Rabinovich, R., Aide, P., Saute, F., Paaijmans, K. P.. 2021-03-03. Effect of wall type, delayed mortality and mosquito age on the residual efficacy of a clothianidin-based indoor residual spray formulation (SumiShieldTM 50WG) in southern Mozambique. https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.03.03.433723

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