Culex erythrothorax (Diptera: Culicidae): Activity periods, insecticide susceptibility and control in California (USA).

Culex erythrothorax (Diptera: Culicidae): Activity periods, insecticide susceptibility and control in California (USA).

The mosquito Culex erythrothorax Dyar is a West Nile virus (WNV) vector that breeds in wetlands with emergent vegetation. Urbanization and recreational activities near wetlands place humans, birds and mosquitoes in close proximity, increasing the risk of WNV transmission. Adult Cx. erythrothorax abu...

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Main Authors: Allen T Esterly, Dereje Alemayehu, Benjamin Rusmisel, John Busam, Theresa L Shelton, Tina Sebay, Nayer Zahiri, Joseph W Huston, Ryan J Clausnitzer, Eric J Haas-Stapleton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0228835

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