Characterizing seasonal changes in the reproductive activity of Culex mosquitoes throughout the fall, winter, and spring in Ohio

Characterizing seasonal changes in the reproductive activity of Culex mosquitoes throughout the fall, winter, and spring in Ohio

Abstract Background Culex mosquitoes are the primary vectors of West Nile virus (WNV) across the USA. Understanding when these vectors are active indicates times when WNV transmission can occur. This study determined the proportion of female Culex mosquitoes that were in diapause during the fall and...

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Main Authors: Alden Siperstein, Laura W. Pomeroy, Sydney Robare, Lucas Sarko, Hannah Dehus, Taylor Lowmiller, Lydia Fyie, Megan E. Meuti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Culex pipiens
Culex erraticus
Culex restuans
Diapause
Seasonality
Culvert
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05806-0

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