A simple method for cultivating freshwater copepods used in biological control of Aedes aegypti.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1992

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

8

Series / Issue

Issue: 4

Pages

409-412

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Suarez MF.Marten GG.Clark GG.

 

Abstract

A simple method for indoor and outdoor cultivation of Mesocyclops aspericornis, Macrocyclops albidus and Mesocyclops n. sp. copepods is presented. This method utilizes Chilomonas sp., Paramecium caudatum and fresh lettuce as food sources for copepod cultures. Steps for initiating and maintaining copepod cultures are provided.

Notes

Author(s) - Suarez MF.Marten GG.Clark GG.