Ultraviolet Light Traps in Reducing Mosquito Populations in the Qasr Ben Ghashir area

Date

2025-3

Type

Article

Journal title

مجلة النماء للعلوم والتكنولوجيا (STDJ)

Issue

Vol. 0 No. 6

Author(s)

HAFITH A AHMED
Zaki M ATIA

Pages

373 - 380

Abstract

Ultraviolet light traps are an effective means of controlling mosquitoes, attracting insects using ultraviolet light. Mosquitoes are caught using electric grids after gathering around the light source. The study aims to evaluate the impact of these traps in reducing mosquito populations in areas affected by the spread of disease-carrying insects such as malaria and dengue fever. The results showed that the traps contributed significantly to reducing mosquito numbers in the places where they were installed compared to other areas.