Veterinary Research Forum

Laboratory evaluation of the toxicity of selenium and gold nanoparticles against the housefly (Musca domestica)

Document Type : Short Communication

Authors

Maryam Keyghobadi 1
Mousa Tavassoli 1
Bijan Esmaeilnejad 1
Farnaz Malekifard 1
Rahim Molaie 2

1 Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

2 Department of Food Hygiene and Quality Control, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

https://doi.org/10.30466/vrf.2025.2050760.4631
Abstract
Selenium (Se) and gold (Au) nanoparticles (NPs) possess unique properties such as high absorption ability, low toxicity and minimal environmental persistence. These properties, combined with demonstrated anti-parasitic effects against certain parasites, suggest their potential as candidate for house fly control. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Se and AuNPs in controlling house flies. We investigated the insecticidal effect of Se and AuNPson Musca domestica using a dipping method. Several concentrations (20.00, 60.00, 100, 400, and 1,000 ppm) were prepared using deionized water. Fifteen larvae per concentration were tested, with each test repeated three times. The larvae were dipped in the NP solutions for 30, 60 and 90 sec in 10.00 mL of the tested concentrations. Distilled water was used for the control group. Larval mortality was recorded 24 hr post-treatment. No mortality was observed in house fly larvae 24 hr after exposure to different concentrations of Se and AuNPs, regardless of the incubation time. Thus, Se and AuNPs showed no insecticidal effect on house fly larvae. In conclusion, Se and AuNPs cannot be used to control house flies. Due to the issues associated with chemical control, it is crucial to search for alternative pesticides.

Keywords

Gold nanoparticles
House fly
Musca domestica
Selenium anoparticles
Subjects
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Veterinary Research Forum
Volume 17, Issue 4
April 2026
Pages 281-285

  • Receive Date 15 January 2025
  • Revise Date 09 November 2025
  • Accept Date 10 December 2025

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