Aedes albopictus distribution, abundance, and colonization in Lee County, Florida, and its effect on Aedes aegypti
Autor(es): Hornby, J. A.; Moore, D. E.; Miller, T. W. Jr.
Resumo: In 1992 the known southern limit of Aedes albopictus In Florida was in Lee County. Through oviposition surveillance, the distribution of Ae. albopictus was determined, and its frequency relative to Aedes aegypti and colonization pattern of areas previously occupied by Ae. aegypti were examined in Lee County. The data collected in the first year of surveillance demonstrate the ability of Ae. albopictus to rapidly and preferentially colonize large expenses of rural southwest Florida. Urban and suburban areas of the county showed slower colonization rates. In suburban areas, Ae. albopictus became the the dominant container-breeding mosquito species, whereas it did not become dominant in urban areas. During the study period, Ae. albopictus did not displace Ae. aegypti in urban or suburban habitats. The southern limit of Ae. albopictus move a distance of 8.1 km (5 mi.) in 6 wk to the southern border of the county.
Palavras-Chave: Disease transmission; Temporary ponds; Breeding sites; Public health; Population status; Aedes aegypti; Culicidae; Diptera; Aedes albopictus; Freshwater
Imprenta: Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, v. 10, n. 3, p. 397-402, 1994.
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Transmission ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 1994
