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The Distribution of Culex quinquefasciatus Mosquito in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India
In the present study Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito vectors were recorded in the study area distributed throughout Perumpallam canal, Erode District. Mosquito larvae were collected duringthe study period Jan – Dec 2018 in ten locations utilizing long larval nets in different sites of breeding. Temperature, pH and salinity were also measured seasonally in these sites. The survey revealed that the most common vector was Culex quinquefasciatus. Mosquito in Erode are prevalent in four seasons, rarely encountered in summer, moderation during the winter and are found in maximum during the post monsoon period.
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Culex quinquefasciatus, Diversity, Mosquito Larvae, Seasonal Abundance, Vector-Borne Diseases.
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