The yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti

Also called the Egyptian tiger mosquito, Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti is found throughout the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is the most important vector for dengue, yellow fever and chikungunya, even at low population sizes that would not be considered a nuisance.

Aedes aegypti is highly domestic and a day-biting species that prefers to feed on humans. Small and inconspicuous containers of water, both natural and artificial, are are used as breedings sites: discarted cans and cups, roof gutters, barrels, flower pots, tree holes and bromelia plants, water tanks, or tyres are enough for a successful reproduction cycle. (Picture from Goeldi, 1905.)

Click on the following titles to earn more about scientific studies with the BG-Sentinal and Aedes aegypti:

• NEW Krueger & Hagen (2007) Short communication: First record of Aedes albopictus in Gabon, Central Africa. Tropical Medicine and International Health 12: 1105-1107. (Abstract with quotations, 29 kb)
• NEW Maciel-de-Freitas et al. (2007) Body size-associated survival and dispersal rates of Aedes aegypti in Rio de Janeiro. Medical and Veterinary Entomology 21: 284-292.   (Complete article, 235 kb)
• Kawada H. et al (2007) Comparative laboratory study on the reaction of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus to different attractive cues in a mosquito trap.  Journal of Medical Entomology 44: 427-432.  (Complete article, 905 kb)  - In this context, please note our Manual Adding CO2 to the BG-Sentinel .
• Williams C.R. et al. (2007) Aedes aegypti population sampling using BG-Sentinel traps in north Queensland, Australia: statistical considerations for trap deployment and sampling strategy. Journal of Medical Entomology  44: 345-350. (Abstract, 22kb) 
• Williams C.R. et al. (2006) Field efficacy of the BG-Sentinel compared with the CDC Backpack Aspirator and CO2-baited EVS trap for collection of adult Aedes aegypti in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 22: 296- 300. (Abstract) 
• Kröckel U. et al. (2006) New tools for surveillance of adult yellow fever mosquitoes: Comparison of trap catches with human landing rates in an urban environment.  Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association. 22: 229-238. (Abstract) 
• Maciel-de-Freitas et al. (2006) Field evaluation of effectiveness of the BG-Sentinel, a new trap for capturing adult Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae). Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 101(3): 321-325.  (Complete article)
• Obermayr R. (2006) Are new trapping technologies useful for mosquito control interventions? Vector Ecology Newsletter 37 (3): 11-12. 
• Ritchie SA et al. (2005) An adult approach to Aedes aegypti surveillance - We need rapid, relevant sampling methods for Aedes aegypti. (Poster) 

More information

The Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus.

The Polynesian tiger mosquito Aedes polynesiensis.

The Walter Reed Biosystematics Unit on Aedes aegypti

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