A Preliminary Study of Culex Mosquitoes Attracted to a Turtle in Trinidad, W.I.

Authors

  • Dave D. Chadee Insect Vector Control Division, Ministry of Health, 3 Queen Street, St.Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Robin C. Persad Insect Vector Control Division, Ministry of Health, 3 Queen Street, St.Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago
  • Wayne Ramnath Insect Vector Control Division, Ministry of Health, 3 Queen Street, St.Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago
  • R. Ganesh Insect Vector Control Division, Ministry of Health, 3 Queen Street, St.Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago

Keywords:

Culex Mosquitoes, Galap Turtle, Trinidad, Rhinoclemmys punctularia Daudin

Abstract

In preparation for investigations into a possible outbreak of equine encephalitis on a horse farm in the Cumuto-Wallerfield area of Trinidad, the authors collect a Galap Turtle, Rhinoclemmys punctularia (Daudin) and several Culex Mosquitoes.

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Published

1986-12-31

Issue

Living World 1985-1986

Section

Articles