Abstract
As a hyperaggressive mosquito that is also a public health threat, Aedes albopictus (Skuse), the Asian tiger mosquito, is a major priority for control efforts. We examine one aspect of Ae. albopictus biology: oviposition height. Field-based research in an urban habitat was conducted to determine if a height preference exists for this species. Larval and egg counts showed a significant preference for oviposition at ground level (0 m) compared to heights of 1, 2, 3, or 4 m (P < 0.01). An experiment conducted under semi-field conditions supported our conclusion of oviposition preference at ground level (P < 0.001), and further defines the search image needed by mosquito control personnel when dealing with this invasive species.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 169-174 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2014 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Insect Science
Keywords
- Larval habitat
- New Jersey
- integrated mosquito management
- oviposition
- source reduction