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Title: A geospatial evaluation of Aedes vigilax larval control efforts across a coastal wetland, Northern Territory, Australia
Authors: Kurucz N
Whelan PI
Carter JM
Jacups SP
Series/Report no.: Journal of Vector Ecology
Vol. 34, No. 2
Publisher: Society for Vector Ecology
Abstract: Adjacent to the northern suburbs of Darwin is a coastal wetland that contains important larval habitats for Aedes vigilax (Skuse), the northern salt marsh mosquito. This species is a vector for Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus, as well as an appreciable human pest. In order to improve aerial larval control efforts, we sought to identify the most important vegetation categories and climatic/seasonal aspects associated with control operations in these wetlands. By using a generalized linear model to compare aerial control for each vegetation category, we found that Schoenoplectus/ mangrove areas require the greatest amount of control for tide-only events (30.1 %), and also extensive control for tide and rain events coinciding (18.2%). Our results further indicate that tide-affected reticulate vegetation indicated by the marsh grasses Sporobolus virginicus and Xerochloa imberbis require extensive control for Ae. vigilax larvae after rain-only events (44.7%), and tide and rain events coinciding (38.0%). The analyses of vector control efforts by month indicated that September to January, with a peak in November and December, required the most control. A companion paper identifies the vegetation categories most associated with Aedes vigilax larvae population densities in the coastal wetland. To maximize the efficiency of aerial salt marsh mosquito control operations in northern Australia, aerial control efforts should concentrate on the vegetation categories with high larval densities between September and January.
Publication Date: 2009-12
ISSN: 1081-1710
Type: Journal Article
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10137/374
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