Insects (2021) 12 (12 - 1076)
Pairpailin Jhaiaun, Amonrat Panthawong, Manop Saeung, Anchana Sumarnrote, Monthathip Kongmee, Ratchadawan Ngoen-Klan and Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap (2021)
Comparing light—emitting—diodes light traps for catching Anopheles mosquitoes in a forest setting, western Thailand
Insects 12 (12 - 1076)
Abstract: Light traps are a common method for attracting and collecting arthropods, including disease vectors such as mosquitoes. Various types of traps have been used to monitor mosquitoes in a forest in Western Thailand. In this study, four Light Emitting Diodes (LED) light sources (UV, blue, green, and red) and two fluorescent lights (white and UV) were used to trap nocturnal adult mosquitoes. These traps were used with light alone and not any additional attractant. The experiment was conducted from 18:00 to 06:00 h. on six consecutive nights, every two months, across dry, wet, and cold seasons. All specimens were first identified by morphological features and subsequently confirmed by using PCR. We collected a total of 873 specimens of 31 species in four genera, Anopheles, Aedes, Culex, and Armigeres. Anopheles harrisoni was the predominant species, followed by Aedes albopictus, Culex brevipalpis, Culex nitropunctatus, and Armigeres (Leicesteria) longipalpis. UV fluorescent light was the most effective light source for capturing forest mosquitoes, followed by UV LED, blue LED, green LED, white fluorescent, and red LED. The optimal times for collection were from 21:00 to 03:00 h in the dry season. Our results demonstrate that appropriate sampling times and light sources should be selected for optimal efficiency in vector surveillance programs.
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Database assignments for author(s): Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap
Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
pheromones/attractants/traps
Pest and/or beneficial records:
| Beneficial | Pest/Disease/Weed | Crop/Product | Country | Quarant.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culex tritaeniorhynchus | Thailand | |||
| Aedes albopictus | Thailand | |||
| Culex brevipalpus | Thailand | |||
| Anopheles sawadwongporni | Thailand | |||
| Anopheles harrisoni | Thailand | |||
| Culex nigropunctatus | Thailand | |||
| Armigeres longipalpis | Thailand |
