Bionomics of Mosquitoes in Semi-Arid Urban Areas.

Abstract

Incidence of biting mosquitoes in the semi-arid urban areas, as represented by Tucson, Arizona, is a function of temperature and rainfall. Eight species of mosquitoes were collected during the year but biting mosquito problems were only associated with three species: Psorophora signipennis, P. confinnis and Aedes vexans. Significant mosquito control was realized using mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis) alone and/or in combination with Flit MLO and Dursban. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 1974
Accession Number
AD0780466

Entities

People

  • John L. Mcdonald

Organizations

  • University of Arizona

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Phenomena
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biology
  • Earth Sciences
  • Ecological And Environmental Phenomena
  • Ecological And Environmental Processes
  • Ecology
  • Eutrophication
  • Fish
  • Habitats
  • Interdisciplinary Science
  • Planetary Sciences
  • Rainfall
  • Space Sciences
  • Urban Areas

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  • Vector-Borne Disease and Entomology
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.