Tackling Mosquito Control on Cape Cod

These flashcards cover the key vocabulary and concepts related to mosquito control as discussed in the lecture.

Mosquito Life Cycle

The stages of development in mosquitoes: Egg, Larva, Pupa, and Adult.

Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

A strategic approach to controlling pests by combining methods such as identification, surveillance, and action.

Floodwater Eggs

Eggs laid by female mosquitoes that can hatch in temporary bodies of water.

Larva

The immature stage of a mosquito that feeds on organic material in water.

Pupa

The stage where a mosquito is undergoing metamorphosis, with characteristics of the adult form appearing.

Adult Mosquito

The mature stage of mosquito characterized by the development of wings and ability to reproduce.

Blood Feeding

The process by which female mosquitoes obtain blood from hosts as a food source for egg development.

Surveillance

The continuous monitoring of mosquito populations to inform control strategies.

Gravid Trap

A device used to attract and capture egg-laying female mosquitoes.

Culiseta melanura

An enzootic vector known for transmitting Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus.

Culex pipiens

The common house mosquito, a vector for West Nile Virus.

Arbovirus

A type of virus transmitted to humans and animals by arthropod vectors, such as mosquitoes.

Standing Water

Stagnant water that can serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Armor of Mosquito Control

Protective measures individuals can take to prevent mosquito bites and control populations.

Greenhead fly

A type of horse fly found along the Atlantic coast, known for its aggressive behavior and blood-feeding habits.

Cape Cod Greenhead Fly Control District

A district established to control greenhead fly populations, using traps as the main method.