08/12/2026
Weโre kicking off our four-part Mosquito Trap Series with The Gravid Trap! ๐ฆ
Gravid traps are one of the tools our team uses to collect mosquitoes for surveillance and testing. The trap uses water designed to attract female mosquitoes looking for a place to lay their eggs. Once collected, the mosquitoes can be identified and tested for West Nile virus.
Take a look at how our team sets up a gravid trap in the field and how it helps us monitor mosquito activity throughout Sacramento and Yolo counties.
Stay tuned for the next trap in our series! Learn more about the District at FIGHTtheBITE.net