[Leish-l] vector density or abundance

[elyes zhioua]

Dear Carlos,
Vector density and vector abundance are not related to the trappoing
methods. Direct capturing of vectors on a wall or by CDC light traps are
both related to abundance.  However, mesuring the number of vectros per m²
of stick traps placed on a wall is a density. Other than that you are
mesuring the abundance.

Kind regards

Elyes

Le mer. 2 janv. 2019 à 16:23, Carlos Costa <chncosta at gmail.com> a écrit :

> Dear,
>
> What would be better to use: vector abundance or vector density?
>
> Capturing vectors on a wall, for instances, may be a direct measurement of
> vector density, but when capturing in a CDC light trap is sounds better to
> me to use vector abundance.
>
> What do the entomologists and epidemiologists think?
>
> Best wishes and a fruitful 2019!
>
> Carlos.
>
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