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- 2. What is a vector? Animals that are capable of transmitting diseases An organism (as an insect) that carries and passes on a disease-causing microbe (Merriam-Webster)
- 3. Examples of Vectors Flies Fleas Ticks Mites Mosquito (most common vector for disease) Rats can carry diseases, such as plague. Are they vectors?
- 4. Are Rats Vectors of Disease? Vector biologists dont think of rats as vectors, because the disease does not depend on them coming in contact with another species of host in order to spread the disease. Instead, theyre a reservoir species of host in which the disease caan circulate.
- 5. Common Mosquito Groups (Genera) Anopheles Ochleratatus (Salt Marsh and Vernal Pools) Aedes (tree holes, containers) Culex (emergent pond vegetation) Coquilletidia (emergent pond vegetation)
- 6. Mosquito Breeding Sites Natural Vs. Man-made Tree holes Permanent water Vernal pools Swamps Salt Marshes Artificial Containers Tires Reflood areas Discarded Trash Landfills
- 7. Mosquito-borne viruses Malaria Dengue Fever West Nile Virus EEE Lacrosse Encephalitis Yellow Fever
- 8. How we protect ourselves? Insect repellant and long shirts/pants Avoid leaving trash and containers in the yard for water to accumulate Always check for ticks after outdoor activities Clean rain gutters often Remove old tires