Modification of the suna trap for improved survival and quality of mosquitoes in support of epidemiological studies
Autor(es): Verhulst, Niels O; Bakker, Julian W; Hiscox, Alexandra
Resumo: Monitoring adult mosquito populations provides information that is critical for assessing risk of vector-borne disease transmission. The recently developed Suna trap was found to be a very effective trap when baited with an attractive odor blend. A modification of this trap was tested to improve its function as a tool for monitoring mosquito populations, including Anopheles coluzzii (An. gambiae sensu stricto molecular form M), Aedes aegypti, and Culex pipiens. The modified Suna trap (Suna-M) was altered by changing the position of the catch bag and the inclusion of a holding chamber in attempts to increase trapping efficacy and enhance the survival of mosquitoes. Each adaptation was tested in a dual-choice setup in a climate-controlled room against the original Suna trap and against 4 standard monitoring methods: the BG-sentinel, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention light trap, Mosquito Magnet X trap, and human landing catch. The performance of the Suna-M trap equaled the performance of the original Suna trap and could therefore be used for monitoring purposes.
Palavras-Chave: Landing statistics; Adaptations; Magnets; Disease control; Survival; Pest control; Aquatic insects; Disease transmission; Light traps; Vector-borne diseases; Odor; Trapping; Aedes aegypti; Culex pipiens; Anopheles
Imprenta: Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association, v. 31, n. 3, p. 223-232, 2015.
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Molecular methods ; Aedes aegypti - Transmission
Data de publicação: 2015
