Which type of trap is commonly used to capture mosquitoes for disease inspection?

The use of CDC traps, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is predominant for capturing mosquitoes for disease inspection. These traps are highly effective in collecting both male and female mosquitoes, which is essential for monitoring and studying mosquito populations and the diseases they may carry, such as West Nile virus and Zika virus.

CDC traps utilize carbon dioxide and can be baited with additional attractants to lure mosquitoes, making them particularly effective for surveillance. They provide researchers with reliable data on mosquito species distribution, abundance, and feeding behavior, which play critical roles in disease prevention and control strategies.

In contrast, the other types of traps, while also useful in specific contexts, are not as widely employed for comprehensive disease surveillance. New Jersey light traps and blacklight traps primarily target certain species and may not collect a representative sample across different species. Gravid traps are designed to catch egg-laying females and will miss a significant portion of the population that does not exhibit this behavior at a given time. Thus, CDC traps stand out as the most appropriate and effective choice for disease inspection in the context of mosquito control and public health monitoring.