Which trap is used to capture mosquitoes for disease inspection?

The CDC trap is specifically designed for the purpose of capturing mosquitoes for disease inspection and monitoring. It is highly effective in collecting a variety of mosquito species, making it a commonly used tool in public health initiatives to assess mosquito populations and the potential transmission of diseases such as West Nile virus, Zika virus, and others.

The design of the CDC trap incorporates a fan that draws mosquitoes into the trap, where they are then contained. This feature allows for efficient collection even in outdoor environments. Moreover, the CDC trap can be used with different bait options to attract diverse mosquito species, enhancing its efficacy in identifying potential vectors of disease.

Other traps, while useful for specific purposes, do not provide the same level of versatility and effectiveness for the broad task of disease inspection. For example, the NJ light trap is typically used for attracting mosquitoes using light sources, and while it can collect specific species, it may not be as comprehensive in capturing a variety of mosquitoes as the CDC trap. Gravid traps target female mosquitoes seeking to lay eggs, focusing on just a subset of the mosquito population. Sticky traps, though useful for some monitoring activities, are generally less effective in capturing live mosquitoes for laboratory analysis.

Thus, the CDC trap stands out as the most appropriate choice for