A Survey of Mosquitos in the College Station Area

Authors

  • alexis zhane allen Texas A&M University

Abstract

Mosquitoes pose not only an annoyance and nuisance to humans, but also a danger to health. West Nile Virus, Malaria, and Dengue fever are just a few of the diseases vectored by mosquitoes. Entomologists keep track of species of mosquitoes and their ranges through surveys. A collection survey of the College Station metropolitan area was conducted to assess the species currently present. It was hypothesized that Culex quinquiefasciatus would be the most prevalent species in the area; however, no specimens were collected during this survey. Further surveys are required to determine the most prevalent species of mosquitoes in the College Station area.

Author Biography

alexis zhane allen, Texas A&M University

dept of entomology

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Published

2017-06-12