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Student Competition I

Student Competition I

86 - Like a moth to an interrupted flame - modifying the CDC light trap to increase species richness

Wednesday, March 5, 2025
9:50 AM – 10:00 AM AST
Location: 201
Abstract: Invasive mosquitoes are increasingly being recognized in the United States. This issue is further complicated as local mosquito control programs are often underfunded and lack proper resources. Surveillance methods that increase sampling species richness and overall abundance, while keeping costs low, are needed. Field collections were conducted in North Carolina using a Latin-Square design and a modified CDC light trap with light periodicity (15-minute intervals) to increase species richness and overall abundance.