Mosquito and Fly Research : USDA ARS

Entomologist Jerry Hogsette sets out stable fly traps and targets for a field study.

Entomologist Seth Britch with pesticide-treated camouflage netting configured to control sand flies at a field site in the Rift Valley, Kenya.

Dr. Kenneth Linthicum calibrates a thermal fogger to test applications of aerosol pesticide to control sand flies.

Mosquito and Fly Research Unit scientist Seth Britch conducting experimental spray trial to develop novel methods to control of immature Aedes aegypti mosquitoes (Zika and dengue vectors) in a hot-desert environment.

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Performance of the Atrakta™ Mosquito Lure in combination with Dynatrap® (Models DT160 and DT700) and a CDC Trap (Model 512)

Evaluation of Dynatraps® as an inexpensive alternative to CDC traps for adult mosquito monitoring

Spatial repellents protect small perimeters from rice land mosquitoes in a warm humid environment

About MFRU
History | Research | Achievements

Protection and Prevention

MFRU Collaborations

US Navy Entomology Center of Excellence and the DoD Armed Forces Pest Management Board

NASA-DoD AFHSC Rift Valley Fever

Cooperators | Technology Transfer

Air Curtain | DWFP | Lincoln Workshop

The Mosquito and Fly Research is located in Gainesville, FL and is part of the Southeast Area.
The Research Leader is Kenneth Linthicum.
Email: kenneth.linthicum@usda.gov
Phone: (352)374-5910
Fax: 352-374-5922
MEDICAL, AGRIC & VETRY ENTOL
1600 S.W. 23RD DRIVE
Gainesville, FL 32608

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Mosquito and Fly Research: Gainesville, FL

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