Observations on the seasonal prevalence and vertical distribution patterns of oviposition by Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae) in urban high-rise apartments in Trinidad, West Indies

Journal of Vector Ecology

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 323-330

  Chadee, Dave D ^a  

^a Insect Vector Control Division   (Trinidad and Tobago)

Author keywords

Aedes aegypti; High rise apartments; Oviposition; Seasonal and vertical distribution; Trinidad

Indexed keywords

AEDES; ANIMAL; ARTICLE; CLIMATE; EGG LAYING; FEMALE; HOUSING; PHYSIOLOGY; POPULATION DENSITY; SEASON; TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO; URBAN POPULATION;

AEDES; ANIMALS; CLIMATE; FEMALE; HOUSING; OVIPOSITION; POPULATION DENSITY; SEASONS; TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO; URBAN POPULATION;

AEDES AEGYPTI; CULICIDAE; DIPTERA;

EID: 14744290825     PISSN: 10811710     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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