An slide titled '(SOME) TRAP TYPES - ADULT MOSQUITOES' that displays four types of traps used for capturing adult mosquitoes, with illustrations and brief descriptions for each. UV Light Trap: A hanging trap with a light source and collection container. The text explains that UV light attracts adult female and male mosquitoes of all species. A fan and collection container are included, and the diagram notes 'wind' as a directional feature. CO2 Trap: Depicted as a vertical structure with a container emitting CO2, a fan, and a collection container at the base. The text indicates that it targets adult female mosquitoes of all species by mimicking host respiration. BG Sentinel Trap: Shown as a black cylindrical structure with an intake funnel (flap that opens and closes), an attractant source, a collection container, and a motorized fan. It targets adult mosquitoes, primarily females, of all species. Gravid Trap: Illustrated as a rectangular bin with bait-infused water, a collection container above, and a motorized fan. A diagram of a mosquito indicates that it primarily targets adult, blood-fed mosquitoes, especially those of the Culex species.
We're talking about vector surveillance in this week's med/vet entomology lab. I had trouble finding nice, clean schematics for the different trap types, so I created this slide showcasing different traps used to monitor adult #mosquitoes! 🦟 🧪
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