Detection of and monitoring for Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in suburban and sylvatic habitats in north central Florida using four sampling techniques

Environ Entomol. 2010 Oct;39(5):1608-16. doi: 10.1603/EN09322.

Abstract

A sampling study using a BG-Sentinel trap baited with CO(2), a gravid trap baited with an oak-pine infusion, a human subject, and a vegetative aspirator was conducted to compare their reliability at detecting Aedes albopictus Skuse in suburban and sylvatic habitats. We collected 73,849 mosquitoes, representing 29 species from 11 genera over a 20-wk period. The BG-Sentinel trap accounted for over 85% of all Ae. albopictus captured and was significantly more effective at detecting the presence of Ae. albopictus compared with the other three techniques. Landing counts provided the fewest mosquito species (n = 10), yet provided a quick and effective weekly assessment of the major biting species and were the most effective method for sampling Ae. albopictus within a 10-min period. Fewer Ae. albopictus were sampled from sylvatic habitats compared with suburban ones. Sampling criteria advantageous for surveying Ae. albopictus and other mosquito species are discussed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aedes / drug effects*
  • Aedes / physiology
  • Animals
  • Culicidae / classification
  • Culicidae / physiology
  • Ecosystem
  • Female
  • Florida
  • Insect Control / methods*
  • Male
  • Pheromones / pharmacology*
  • Random Allocation
  • Volatile Organic Compounds / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Pheromones
  • Volatile Organic Compounds
  • insect attractants