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Using ovitraps to assess the quantity of mosquito larval habitat during local eradication with source reduction and ovitraps.

Abstract

The quantity of mosquito larval habitat in a specified area was assessed by placing a known number of ovitraps in the same area. The ovitraps competed for oviposition with the unknown quantity of larval habitat, and that quantity was deduced by comparing the number of eggs laid in the ovitraps when the number of ovitraps was changed from one time to another. This method can be used to assess the effectiveness of source reduction. It also provides key information for using ovitraps to eradicate local mosquito populations by competing with existing breeding sites for oviposition. The same ovitraps that are used for control can provide information on how many ovitraps are necessary to ensure eradication.

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    • Authors

    Marten GG

    Institution

    East-West Center, Honolulu, HI 96848, USA. gerrymarten@hawaii.rr.com

    Source

    Journal of medical entomology 49:3 2012 May pg 640-6

    MeSH

    Aedes
    Algorithms
    Animals
    Environmental Monitoring
    Larva
    Models, Biological
    Ovum
    Research Design

    Pub Type(s)

    Journal Article

    Language

    eng

    PubMed ID

    22679872