Transporting Gambusia affinis from Alabama and Louisiana and stocking in Northeastern Illinois.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1976

Original Publication

Mosquito News

Volume

36

Series / Issue

Issue: 2

Pages

146-150

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Wood, C. E.

 

Abstract

In 1973, 1974, and 1975 the Clarke Outdoor Spraying Company mass transported Gambusia affinis (Baird and Girard) from Alabama and Louisiana to permanent water mosquito breeding areas in Northeastern Illinois. The logistics of the operation included initial survey and planning, collecting, packaging, shipping and stocking. Economic, overwintering, and ecological factors were considered. The goal was minimize mortality and expense.

Notes

Author(s) - Wood, C. E.