Evaluation of three traps for sampling Aedes polynesiensis and other mosquito species in American Samoa.
The efficacy of the recently developed BG-Sentinel mosquito trap baited with BG-Lure (a combination of lactic acid, ammonia, and caproic acid) was evaluated in American Samoa against the omnidirectional Fay-Prince trap and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) light trap, both baited with carbon dioxide. The BG-Sentinel trap captured the greatest number of the important filariasis and dengue vector Aedes (Stegomyia) polynesiensis at all 3 collection locations; however, its catch rate was not significantly different from that of the Fay-Prince trap at 2 of the 3 trapping locations. The CDC light trap caught very few Ae. polynesiensis. The Fay-Prince trap was more efficient than the other 2 traps for collecting Aedes (Aedimorphus) nocturnus, Aedes (Finlaya) spp., Culex quinquefasciatus, and Culex annulirostris. The efficacy and convenience of the BG-Sentinel suggest further research is warranted to evaluate its potential as a possible efficient and safe alternative to landing catches for sampling Ae. polynesiensis in research and control efforts against filariasis and dengue in the South Pacific.
Schmaedick
Mark A
MA
Land Grant Program, American Samoa Community College, PO Box 5319, Pago Pago, AS 96799, USA.
Ball
Tamara S
TS
Burkot
Thomas R
TR
Gurr
Neil E
NE
D000330:Aedes / Q000187:drug effects; D018948:American Samoa; D000641:Ammonia / Q000494:pharmacology; D000818:Animals; D001070:Appetitive Behavior / Q000187:drug effects*; D002208:Caproates / Q000494:pharmacology; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology; D009032:Mosquito Control / Q000295:instrumentation*
D002208:Caproates; D019344:Lactic Acid; D000641:Ammonia