Field Evaluation of CDC Gravid Trap Attractants to Primary West Nile Virus Vectors, Culex Mosquitoes in New York State

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2004

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

20

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

248-253

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Joon-Hak Lee, John E. Kokas

 

Abstract

A field study was conducted to evaluate two CDC gravid trap attractants available for the WestNile virus surveillance program in New York State (NYS). According to potential attractiveness, a commonlawn sod in NYS, Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis) infusion and a rabbit chow infusion were compared forattractiveness to primary West Nile virus vectors, Culex mosquitoes. Attractiveness of each...

Notes

Author(s) - Joon-Hak Lee, John E. Kokas