12-16-2015, 09:41 AM
From the CDC Report -
"Vector control may be particularly problematic in outbreak areas on the Island of
Hawaii. Abundant man-made and natural (e.g., bromeliads) mosquito breeding
sites, particularly considering the dense vegetation around households (see photos
below), make it less likely that sufficient numbers can be eliminated or treated to
significantly impact mosquito breeding. Considering the flight range of vector
mosquitoes, a neighborhood wide approach to adulticiding will likely best reduce
adult mosquito populations. However, the large distances between houses, dense
vegetation, homeowner reluctance (many organic farms in the area and general
opposition to chemicals), homeowner not at home, unoccupied homes, and large
staffing and equipment requirements likely present unsurmountable obstacles to
this approach. "
"Vector control may be particularly problematic in outbreak areas on the Island of
Hawaii. Abundant man-made and natural (e.g., bromeliads) mosquito breeding
sites, particularly considering the dense vegetation around households (see photos
below), make it less likely that sufficient numbers can be eliminated or treated to
significantly impact mosquito breeding. Considering the flight range of vector
mosquitoes, a neighborhood wide approach to adulticiding will likely best reduce
adult mosquito populations. However, the large distances between houses, dense
vegetation, homeowner reluctance (many organic farms in the area and general
opposition to chemicals), homeowner not at home, unoccupied homes, and large
staffing and equipment requirements likely present unsurmountable obstacles to
this approach. "