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Mosquito Terminology Glossary

This comprehensive glossary defines key terms related to mosquitoes, their behavior, diseases they transmit, and methods for prevention and control.

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  • Chemicals used to kill adult mosquitoes.
  • A genus of mosquito known to transmit diseases like yellow fever, dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika virus.
  • A genus of mosquito known to be primary vectors of malaria.
  • Preferring to feed on humans over other animals.
  • A method of pest control that involves the use of the pests themselves, like the release of sterile males.
  • The use of natural predators, pathogens, or competitors to control mosquito populations.
  • The blood a female mosquito ingests, necessary for egg development.
  • Any place where standing water collects, providing a location for mosquito larvae and pupae development.
  • Any location where mosquitoes lay eggs and larvae develop.
  • A bacterium used as a biological larvicide to control mosquito larvae.
  • A trap used in mosquito surveillance that uses light and CO2 to attract mosquitoes.
  • A virus transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes.
  • Insecticides that kill pests on contact.
  • A genus of mosquito that can transmit diseases like West Nile virus and St. Louis encephalitis.
  • A common active ingredient in insect repellents.
  • A viral disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, rash, and severe aches.
  • A mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus.
  • The times of day when mosquitoes are most active and feeding.
  • Products or methods that are not harmful to the environment.
  • The U.S. federal agency responsible for regulating pesticides and protecting human health and the environment.
  • Methods used to prevent pests from entering an area.
  • A method of applying chemicals in the air to kill mosquitoes.
  • Altering the environment to make it less attractive or accessible to pests.
  • Chemicals that disrupt the growth and reproduction of insects.
  • A facility or area designated for the breeding and study of insects, including mosquitoes, often for the purpose of developing control strategies. 50. Eradication
  • Chemical substances used to kill insects.
  • A comprehensive approach to pest management that combines biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to minimize health, environmental, and financial risks.
  • The number of mosquitoes landing on a person in a specific time frame.
  • The immature, aquatic stage of mosquito development.
  • Eliminating or treating water sources where mosquito larvae breed.
  • Chemicals or biological agents used to control mosquito larvae.
  • A life-threatening disease transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito.
  • Any disease transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.
  • Mesh fabric used to prevent mosquitoes from accessing an area.
  • Monitoring mosquito populations and diseases they may carry.
  • Devices designed to attract and capture or kill mosquitoes.
  • Organisms that naturally control pest populations, like fish that eat mosquito larvae.
  • Mosquitoes that do not transmit diseases but significantly impact quality of life.
  • Pest control methods that use natural ingredients.
  • The act of laying eggs by a female mosquito.
  • The organ female mosquitoes use to lay eggs.
  • A synthetic chemical used in adulticides and repellents.
  • The ability of pests to withstand chemical control measures.
  • The stage in a mosquito's life cycle between larva and adult.
  • A non-feeding, transitional stage of mosquito development where it transforms into an adult.
  • A class of synthetic insecticides based on the natural pyrethrins produced by chrysanthemums, commonly used in mosquito control. 49. Insectary
  • Substances applied to skin, clothing, or other surfaces to deter mosquitoes from landing.
  • Insecticides that remain effective for a period after application.
  • A part of the mosquito larva used for breathing while submerged.
  • Devices or substances that create a mosquito-repellent area.
  • Water that does not flow, ideal for mosquito breeding.
  • Water that remains stagnant, providing a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
  • A device used to capture mosquitoes for population and disease monitoring.
  • A method of pest control that uses heat to disperse pesticide fog.
  • Spraying very fine droplets of pesticides to control adult mosquitoes.
  • An organism that transmits pathogens from one host to another.
  • Methods to control or eliminate organisms that transmit disease pathogens.
  • A mosquito-borne disease that can cause fever, headache, neurological issues, and in rare cases, death.
  • A virus spread by mosquitoes that can lead to neurological disease.
  • The practice of managing wetlands to control mosquito breeding
  • A mosquito-borne virus that can cause birth defects or mild symptoms like fever and rash.
  • A virus transmitted by mosquitoes known to cause birth defects.
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