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Walter Leal with Ovitrap

Walter Leal with ovitrap

Close-up of device where mosquitoes are caught

Walter Leal, professor of entomology at UC Davis, with his ovitrap. He uses special chemical compounds to draw female mosquitoes to the trap. They are drawn by the tantalizing smell, the whirring movement of battery-operated fans, and the water-filled tray. (Photos by Kathy Keatley Garvey)

 

 


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Last updated: 12/07/2006