Evaluation of three traps for sampling Aedes polynesiensis and other mosquito species in American Samoa
Autor(es): Schmaedick, Mark A.; Ball, Tamara S.; Burkot, Thomas R.; Gurr, Neil E.
Resumo: The efficacy of the recently developed BG-Sentinel m mosquito trap baited with BG-Lure (a combination of lactic acid, ammonia, and caproic acid) was evaluated in American Samoa against the omnidirectional Fay-Prince trap and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) light trap, both baited with carbon dioxide. The BG-Sentinel trap captured the greatest number of the important filariasis and dengue vector Aedes (Stegomya) polynesiensis at all 3 collection locations; however, its catch rate was not significantly different from that of the Fay-Prince trap at 2 of the 3 trapping locations. The CDC light trap caught very few Ae. polynesiensis. The Fay-Prince trap was more efficient than the other 2 traps for collecting Aedes (Aedimorphus) nocturnus, Aedes (Finlaya) spp., Culex quinquefasciatus, and Culex annulirostris. The efficacy and convenience of the BG-Sentinel suggest further research is warranted to evaluate its potential as a possible efficient and safe alternative to landing catches for sampling Ae. polynesiensis in research and control efforts against filariasis and dengue in the South Pacific.
Palavras-Chave: Aedes polynesiensis; BG-Sentinel; Fay-Prince; CDC light trap; South Pacific
Imprenta: Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, v. 24, n. 2, p. 319-322, 2008
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.2987/5652.1
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Epidemiology
Data de publicação: 2008
