Measuring mosquito dispersal for control programs.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1991

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

7

Series / Issue

Issue: 4

Pages

608-615

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Morris CD.Larson VL.Lounibos LP.

 

Abstract

Simple and economic methods were developed for control programs to demonstrate the movement of mosquitoes from a breeding source to residential areas. Using mark-release-recapture methods and examples, mean, median and maximum distances traveled were estimated or observed and compared for 11 species produced in a wastewater treatment facility near Lakeland, FL. The applicability of these methods and data interpretation for operational mosquito control programs are discussed.

Notes

Author(s) - Morris CD.Larson VL.Lounibos LP.