[Preliminary test of phlebotomus surveillance by light-traps]

Zhongguo Ji Sheng Chong Xue Yu Ji Sheng Chong Bing Za Zhi. 2007 Apr 30;25(2):160, 1 p following 160.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Different light-traps were tested in Wenxian of Gansu Province, including the light-traps without lamp and with glucose solution as attractant. Results showed that the light-traps attracted more mosquitoes and other insects than sandflies, and it became difficult to pick up the sandflies from gathering packet; the light-trap without lamp captured smaller amount of sandflies but much less other insects; glucose showed no significant effect in attracting sandflies. The existing light-traps are not so effective for Phlebotomus surveillance, and it is suggested that more effective attractants be tried.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Insect Control / instrumentation*
  • Insect Control / methods
  • Psychodidae*
  • Reproducibility of Results