Light-trap surveillance of the community structure and seasonal fluctuation of mosquitoes in Wenzhou

Objective The study was conducted to determine the community structure and seasonal changes of mosquitoes based on light-trap surveillance,providing evidence for the development of prevention and control of mosquito infestation.Methods Adult mosquitoes were captured,classified and identified at surveillance sentinels from April to November in 2007 to 2008.Results A total of 7685 mosquitoes were captured using light traps,including Culex pipiens pollens,Cx.tritaeniorhynchus,Anopheles sinensis,Aedes albopictus and Armigeres subalbatus.The average density was 4.06 in 2007 and 3.46/(light·hour) in 2008,the seasonal peak of density was from May to July according to the light-trap surveillance,with similar pattern by labor hour method.Conclusion The light-trap surveillance was applicable for reflecting the seasonal changes of domestic and semi domestic mosquitoes with the exception of Ae.albopictus.The light-trap capture was recommended to last three or fifteen hours.