Evaluation of a Nonanal-Trimethylamine Lure for Collection of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Gravid Traps. Issue 3 (28th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Irish, S. R.; Moore, S. J.; Bruce, J.; Birkett, M. A.; Cameron, M. M.
• Is Part Of: Journal of medical entomology. Volume 50:Issue 3(2013)
• Page Start: 619
• Page End: 623
• Publication Date: 2014-11-28
• Subjects: Culex quinquefasciatus -- nonanal -- trimethylamine -- gravid trap -- ChemTica; Insects as carriers of disease -- Periodicals; 616.968
• DOI: 10.1603/ME12229
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-2585

Abstract

Abstract : Gravid traps are useful tools for monitoring vector-borne pathogens in mosquitoes, particularly for those pathogens transmitted by Culex quinquefasciatus Say. One of the primary challenges in the use of gravid traps is the necessity of the inclusion of an oviposition attractant, usually an infusion of organic material, which changes in attractiveness over time. However, a standardized lure, using nonanal and trimethylamine (N + TMA), has been developed and is commercially available. The N + TMA lure was tested against grass infusion and tap water in Tanzania, where Cx. quinquefasciatus is a vector of lymphatic filariasis. Traps baited with grass infusion collected significantly more mosquitoes than N + TMA-baited traps, which collected significantly more than traps baited with tap water. The advantages and disadvantages of the standardized lure are discussed.