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Modern pest management requires surveillance data in order to plan control
work. Field surveys are the foundation of an effective program. Data on the
mosquitoes with the greatest potential to adversely affect public health and
comfort, including data on mosquito density and distribution, are essential in
order to plan and conduct effective control measures.
Light traps are an easy, relatively low cost way to obtain an index of the number
of mosquitoes in an area. This light trap was designed to be an efficient means
for collecting samples of adult mosquitoes. Once collected, the mosquitoes can
then be identified and counted to provide a statistical representation of the
population density and type of species in any given area. Collecting a sample of
mosquitoes using this light trap can provide invaluable information necessary for
evaluation and control of the mosquito population. |
