Characterizing habitat preferences of potential arbovirus vectors: Initial results from a St. Tammany parish field experiment.

CAMPANELLA R.; GLEISER, R. M.; SHELBY B.; WESSON D.M.

Lake Charles, LA. EEUU

Congreso; LMCA – TMCA South Central Regional Mosquito Control Conference.; 2001

Louisiana Mosquito Control Association & Texas Mosquito Control Association

A project was designed to analyze the habitat preferences of key species associated with EEE transmission. The ultimate goal was to develop a model that accurately predicts populations of key mosquito species, based on geographical information, for public health planning, control efforts, and targeted spraying. Approach: An inductive field experiment near Fontainebleau State Park designed to identify habitat preferences based on (1) mosquitoes aspirated out of resting boxes and (2) land and biting. Findings to Date: Resting boxes: 15 species with statistically significant (probability = 0.95) correlations to at least 1 geographical variable (6 species à 3-6 geographic variables). Landing and Biting: 12 species with statistically significant (p=0.95) correlations to at least 1 geographical variable (4 species à 3-6 geographic variables)