Monitoring local mosquito populations is critical...
The cornerstone of any successful mosquito control operation is its surveillance program. VDCI uses the most up-to-date and widely accepted surveillance tools available to the industry. Proper identification of mosquito species and knowledge of their bionomics focuses control efforts on the areas of concern. Many different surveillance tools are used to develop a clear picture of mosquito problems including New Jersey light traps, CDC light traps, gravid traps, landing rates, egg surveys, Ovi traps, and dipper counts. In addition to standard mosquito surveillance, surveillance for mosquito-borne diseases provides essential information to protect citizens. Wild birds, sentinel flocks, and mosquito pools can give early warnings of potential outbreaks. We have the ability to test mosquito pools for WNV with the Rapid Analyte Measurement Platform (RAMP) bioassay which provides identification of WNV-infected mosquito pools within 24 hours for increased response capability. VDCI's staff is experienced in all aspects of mosquito and mosquito-borne disease surveillance.
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Larval Surveillance