1974 PACAF Mosquito Identification Summary with a Short Mosquito Surveillance Guide for the PACAF Area
Abstract
This report is partially a record of identifications of mosquitoes captured on PACAF bases during CY 1974. The majority of data begins in July or later, which coincides with the reestablishment of the vector taxonomy function of 1st Medical Service Wing (1MSEW). If data for the period of January-June 1974 are available from other sources, these data are included in the tables and proper acknowledgment is made. A number of additional subjects have been addressed, with the expectation that the report will be useful as an abbreviated source of vector surveillance technique to base level organizations and thus serve as a tool to the field. With this goal in mind, sections have been prepared on use of light trap data, alternate mosquito surveillance methods, and proper specimen packing and shipping protocols. Also included are short biological data sketches on some of the more important disease vector species in the PACAF area, and a list of mosquito disease vectors and the diseases that they transmit. Information contained in this report should allow more efficient accomplishment of base-level vector surveillance programs as required by PACAF Supplement 1 to AFR 161-1, by explaining why vector surveillance is necessary, how to modify the surveillance program to produce maximum results, and how to utilize the data collected for more effective control. The achievement of these goals will greatly aid PACAF Hospital Commanders and Environmental Health Service Offices in evaluating the threat of vector-borne disease on their bases.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA598200
Entities
People
- Adela C. Ramos
- Richard L. Hoskins
- Stephen M. Valder
Organizations
- Pacific Air Forces