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Dead bird testing 1

1 - Dead bird testing

 

Dead bird testing 2

2 - Dead bird testing

 

3 Sorting and speciating captured adult mosquitoes

3 - Sorting and speciating captured adult mosquitoes

 

4 CDC CO2 baited light trap

4 - CDC CO2 baited light trap

 

5 Dipping for mosquito larvae

5 - Dipping for mosquito larvae

 

6 Dipping for mosquito larvae

6 - Dipping for mosquito larvae

 

7 Captured mosquitoes are mixed w/ a grinding solution and masticated with metal BB';s. The test dipstick is then dipped into the solution for 15 min.  The presence of WNV (and/or SLE) is indicated by a line(s) below the red positive control line as indicated on the left hand stick

7 - Captured mosquitoes are mixed w/ a grinding solution and masticated with metal BB’s.  The test dipstick is then dipped into the solution for 15 min.  The presence of WNV (and/or SLE) is indicated by a line(s) below the red positive control line as indicated on the left hand stick

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