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With the recent emergence of Oropouche virus (OROV) as a potential public health concern in the United States, the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) is collaborating with the CDC to collect surveillance data on its primary vector, Culicoides paraensis.
As part of this effort, we are seeking mosquito control districts willing to assist by deploying modified CDC light traps on a weekly basis. This will help us assess the distribution of potential OROV vectors across the country.
We have limited funding available through our grant to support the purchase of traps and other necessary supplies, if needed.
Attached you’ll find:
- A detailed protocol for the collection, storage, and shipment of biting midge samples
- Instructions for modifying standard CDC light traps for Culicoides collection
- A sample data sheet
If your district is able to participate, or if you know of another district or agency that might be interested, please contact Dan Markowski, AMCA Technical Advisor at 662-822-1270 or email at AMCA.TA@mosquito.org.
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