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Application of GIS for Vector Control and Surveillance

Application of GIS for Vector Control and Surveillance

223 - Drone-Based LiDAR Mapping of Mangrove Microtopography for Targeting Aedes taeniorhynchus Production Sites

Thursday, March 6, 2025
9:20 AM – 9:30 AM AST
Location: 202
Abstract: Effective surveillance and control of Aedes taeniorhynchus can be enhanced by identifying its oviposition and breeding sites. Collier Mosquito Control District investigated drone-based Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology for mapping the microtopography of mangrove habitats where Ae taeniorhynchus is known to proliferate. Using an Inspired Flight 1200A drone equipped with a YellowScan Mapper LiDAR scanner, high-density point clouds were collected, enabling the classification and creation of digital elevation models (DEM) across multiple mangrove basins. These models were utilized to delineate unique mangrove basin profiles based on mean elevation values, which might correspond to oviposition preferences. Egg shelling was performed across the basins to assess the relative density of Ae taeniorhynchus eggs. Preliminary results suggest that drone-based LiDAR may offer valuable insights into identifying microtopographic features conducive to mosquito production. Further analysis is needed to determine its full potential for optimizing targeted larvicide operations for Ae taeniorhynchus.

    Presenter(s)

  • AR

    Atom Rosales

    Director of Technical Development
    Collier Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States

    • Co-Author(s)

  • Rachel B. Bales

    Biologist
    Collier Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States

  • GK

    Gabriel Katz

    Intern
    Collier Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States

  • OK

    Olivia Konieczny

    GIS Specialist
    Collier Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States

  • JB

    Joe Bonnacorsi

    Drone Pilot
    Collier Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States

  • KL

    Keira J. Lucas, PhD (she/her/hers)

    Deputy Executive Director
    Collier Mosquito Control District, Florida, United States