A device for monitoring and control of mosquitoes by behaviour manipulation

A trap was designed and fabricated for capturing mosquito larvae based on their behavioural responses to food and light. The larvae upon entering the trap died ultimately due to asphyxiation. Maximum success was achieved with Aedes aegypti larvae in lesser water volumes. The usefulness of the device...

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Published inIndian journal of experimental biology Vol. 32; no. 9; p. 662
Main Authors Vartak, P H, Tungikar, V B, Sharma, R N
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India 01.09.1994
Subjects
Aedes
Animals
Behavior, Animal
Environmental Monitoring - instrumentation
Environmental Monitoring - methods
Insect Control - instrumentation
Insect Control - methods
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Summary:A trap was designed and fabricated for capturing mosquito larvae based on their behavioural responses to food and light. The larvae upon entering the trap died ultimately due to asphyxiation. Maximum success was achieved with Aedes aegypti larvae in lesser water volumes. The usefulness of the device for studying the response of mosquito larvae and aquatic organisms to chemicals, baits, light, various stimuli and possible pest/vector monitoring and management in aquatic eco-system is discussed.
ISSN:0019-5189