The efficacy of the recently developed BG-Sentinel™ 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 (Stegomyia) 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.
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1 June 2008
Evaluation of Three Traps for Sampling Aedes polynesiensis and Other Mosquito Species in American Samoa
Mark A. Schmaedick,
Tamara S. Ball,
Thomas R. Burkot,
Neil E. Gurr
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Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association
Vol. 24 • No. 2
June 2008
Vol. 24 • No. 2
June 2008
Aedes polynesiensis
BG-Sentinel
CDC light trap
Fay–Prince
South Pacific