Entomological data collection involves various methods:
- Larval Surveys: Inspecting water bodies to count larvae helps in estimating the density of breeding sites. - Adult Mosquito Traps: Different traps, such as light traps and aspirators, are used to capture adult mosquitoes for counting and analysis. - Human Landing Catches (HLC): Volunteers collect mosquitoes that land on them, providing data on biting rates and vector density. - Oviposition Traps: These traps attract female mosquitoes looking to lay eggs, helping to estimate the number of reproductive females.
