Discrepancies between Aedes aegypti identification in the field and in the laboratory after collection with a sticky trap

Discrepancies between Aedes aegypti identification in the field and in the laboratory after collection with a sticky trap

Currently, sticky traps are regularly employed to assist in the surveillance of Aedes aegypti infestation. We tested two alternative procedures for specimen identification performed by local health agents: directly in the field, as recommended by certain manufacturers, or after transportation to the...

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Main Authors: Rafael Maciel-de-Freitas, Arthur Weiss da Silva Lima, Simone Costa Araújo, José Bento Pereira Lima, Allan Kardec Ribeiro Galardo, Nildimar Alves Honório, Ima Aparecida Braga, Giovanini Evelim Coelho, Claudia Torres Codeço, Denise Valle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2014-09-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
Aedes aegypti
MosquiTRAP
entomological surveillance
dengue vector
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