Open AccessA 70% Reduction in Mosquito Populations Does Not Require Removal of 70% of Mosquitoes
Author(s) -
J. Lega,
Heidi E. Brown,
Roberto Barrera
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of medical entomology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1938-2928
pISSN - 0022-2585
DOI - 10.1093/jme/tjaa066
Subject(s) - biology , vector (molecular biology) , mosquito control , zoology , toxicology , malaria , immunology , biochemistry , gene , recombinant dna
We added a vector control component to our existing abundance model to simulate intensive vector control in Puerto Rico. Removing 20-30% of gravid females in the model matches observed 60-80% reductions. The model's capacity to reproduce vector control increases its utility for planning and evaluation strategies.
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