Table 2 Semi-field oviposition choice tests evaluating the attractiveness of oviposition substrates added to water in comparison to ponds filled with water only
Treatment | Mean number of females attracted to pond (95% CI) | Rate ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Testing the attraction to soil infusion | |||
 soil infusion | 39 (33–45) | 1 |  |
 water (pond 1) | 29 (25–33) | 0.74 (0.59–0.93) | 0.011 |
 water (pond 2) | 26 (22–31) | 0.67 (0.54–0.82) | < 0.001 |
 water (pond 3) | 27 (23–31) | 0.70 (0.56–0.88) | 0.002 |
Testing the attraction to water treated with 5 ppm cedrol | |||
 5 ppm cedrol | 33 (30–35) | 1 |  |
 water (pond 1) | 25 (21–29) | 0.76 (0.63–0.92) | 0.005 |
 water (pond 2) | 26 (23–29) | 0.80 (0.70–0.91) | 0.001 |
 water (pond 3) | 26 (23–30) | 0.81 (0.70–0.94) | 0.005 |
Testing the attraction to water treated with 20 ppm cedrol | |||
 20 ppm cedrol | 52 (46–60) | 1 |  |
 water (pond 1) | 28 (24–33) | 0.54 (0.43–0.67) | < 0.001 |
 water (pond 2) | 32 (28–38) | 0.62 (0.48–0.80) | < 0.001 |
 water (pond 3) | 27 (21–35) | 0.52 (0.38–0.72) | < 0.001 |