A study on sampling of mosquitos using eco-friendly mosquito trap in around Jiwaji University Campus (India)

Abstract :

Mosquitoes are the most important among all arthropod vectors that causes human disease in the tropical conditions. In order to reduce the mosquito nuisance and risk of diseases caused by them it is essential to reduce mosquito populations. All Iinn Mosquito Trap/Killer was placed in four different outdoor locations. Out of total insects trapped, the percentage of mosquitoes was 36 %, 45 %, 35 % and 36 in case of Backyard of animal house, Backyard of Aryabhatt boys hostel, Front part and Fish pond area of School of Studies in Zoology, Jiwaji University, Gwalior respectively.


Keyword :

Gwalior, Mosquito, trap, sampling


Author(s) : Ganai, S. A., Kumar, R., Basheer, M., Agrawal, O. P.
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Published Issue : 2013 Vol. 8 Number 2


2013 Vol. 8 Number 2