关键词: 致倦库蚊, 淡色库蚊, 季节消长, 昼夜节律, 叮人频率, 孳生地

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the distribution, seasonal prevalence, diurnal rhythm, bitting and breeding of Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus and Cx. pipiens pallens in Pudong International Airport. Methods Sample collection was done by means of bednet trap, lamp baited trap, human baited trap, larvae dipping and labor hour method. Results It was found that Cx. pipiens quinquefasciatus and Cx. pipiens pallens were the dominant species of mosquitoes in Pudong International Airport, which were harmful to human health from April to November. The findings from the lamp baited trap showed a slope-shaped curve for the seasonal fluctuation of the insects, beginning in April, peaking from May to June and declining gradually from October and disappearing at the end of November. The bednet trap revealed that the insects were active predominantly in the evening and at night, with peak activity seen 1-4 h after the sunset and little movement during the day. The human baited trap indicated that the peak time of bitting was at 21:00 o’clock, with a maximum frequency of 42 times/15 min). The number of mosquitos that entered each room was highest from 19:00 to 21:00 with the highest burglary rate being 9 mosquitos per 15 min. The larvae were mainly breeding in still sewage or clean water in ponds, pools, bottomlands, ditches and containers, etc. Conclusion Cx. pipiens quinquefasciatus and Cx. pipiens pallens are common human-biting species in Pudong International Airport. The data on the seasonal prevalence, diurnal rhythm, bitting and breeding of Cx. pipiens quinquefasciatus and Cx. pipiens pallens contribute to the prevention and control of the insects and related vector-borne diseases.

Key words: Culex pipiens quinquefasciatus, Culex pipiens pallens, Seasonal fluctuation, Diurnal rhythm, Biting rate, Breeding site