Species maps
Where each Aedes species occurs, and which predominate.
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ResearchResearch proposal
Aedes Mosquito Distribution Mapping
Mapping which Aedes mosquito species occur across Kingston and St Andrew, and where.
- Type
- Research
- Status
- Research proposal
- Where
- Kingston & St Andrew
- Field
- Vector control
- Timeframe
- 24–36 months
Overview
The study
Aedes mosquitoes spread dengue, chikungunya, Zika and yellow fever. Jamaica has established populations of Ae. aegypti, Ae. albopictus and Ae. mediovittatus, but up-to-date information on where each species lives is limited.
This study maps the geospatial distribution and species composition of Aedes mosquitoes in Kingston and St Andrew. It combines ovitraps with digital field data collection and local weather data, giving vector control teams high-resolution information to target their work.
Approach
How the study works
- 1
Place ovitraps across communities in the study area.
- 2
Record each collection digitally against its trap’s location.
- 3
Identify the species present, including any invasive species.
- 4
Combine the results with local weather data and map them by community.
Impact
What it will deliver
Community risk profiles
Communities compared by species make-up and susceptibility to outbreaks.
Evidence for policy
Data to guide vector control planning.
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