[PW] ?mosquito density in different locations

[Kay Lancaster]

On Mon, 14 Jan 2008, Hall, Robert wrote:

> I've been trying to find some data on the concentrations/densities/populations of mosquitoes at different locations.  A map or table per location would be ideal.  Is anyone aware of where I should be looking or who I should be talking to?

Sounds like you're looking for "mosquito population density" 
data, generally obtainable from your public health department at 
county or state level, occasionally from academic mosquito 
researchers.  See, for instance: 
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/Zoonosis/wnv/SurvPlan.pdf for the 
surveillance plan -- I would then expect the previous years' 
numbers to be available from the place putting together this 
year's surveillance plan.  

In academia, you might look for the local entomology departments 
and see if they have a mosquito specialist or medical 
entomologist who might be able to help you find the data types 
you need.

Remember the numbers are only a snapshot, really... with the very 
short mosquito life cycle and the strong dependence on liquid 
water in the larval stage, mosquitos go through some amazing boom 
and bust population cycles.

Kay