|
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
2010 SEASON SUMMARY
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
100
|
275
|
193
|
73
|
786
|
2791
|
|
Total Specimens
|
1727
|
8655
|
731
|
421
|
9302
|
27085
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
11†
|
11†
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Berlin
on 7/29/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Chelmsford
on 8/11/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/13/10
Pool of EEE+ Coquillettidia perturbans collected in Bolton
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Natick
on 8/25/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/26/10
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Grafton on 9/4/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 9/4/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 9/9/10
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Grafton on 9/14/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 9/15/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 9/23/10
Horse in Warren tested positive for EEE, onset date
of 7/31/10
Horse in Lancaster tested positive for EEE, onset
date of 8/12/10
Horse in Hudson tested positive for WNV, onset date
of 9/17/10
Human in Worcester
tested positive for WNV, onset date of 8/19/10
Human in Worcester tested positive for WNV, onset
date of 8/25/10
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): This mosquito season was much drier than the previous season. Statewide monthly rainfall averages were as
follows: May-2.78” (CMMCP/Northborough 2.42”); June-3.54”
(CMMCP/Northborough 3.89”); July-2.75” (CMMCP/Northborough
1.48”); August-4.25” (CMMCP/Northborough 2.50”);
September-2.11” (CMMCP/Northborough 1.77”). For the year we
received 26% more requests than average; 9,777 requests to date compared to
the 7 year average of 7,758. Requests were 30% less than the 2009 totals;
9,777 in 2010 against 12,762 in 2009.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Year’s totals
|
|
|
Aedes vexans*
|
+58.37%
|
Chelmsford
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans*
|
-38.50%
|
Millbury, Acton
|
|
Culiseta melanura*
|
-66.32%
|
Holliston
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
-54.11%
|
Hopkinton
|
|
Culex Species
|
-38.86%
|
Auburn, Shrewsbury
|
|
All Species
|
-38.83%
|
Chelmsford, Holliston, Auburn
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
species for the 2010 surveillance season was Culex Species (~37.49% of total specimens collected)
followed by Coquillettidia perturbans
(~28.53% of total specimens collected).
Submitted by Frank
Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 9/26/10 – 10/2/10
EPI Week #39
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
97
|
275
|
192
|
73
|
784
|
2780
|
|
Total Specimens
|
1723
|
8655
|
730
|
421
|
9299
|
27070
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
11†
|
11†
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Berlin
on 7/29/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Chelmsford
on 8/11/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/13/10
Pool of EEE+ Coquillettidia perturbans collected in Bolton
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Natick
on 8/25/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/26/10
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Grafton on 9/4/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 9/4/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 9/9/10
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Grafton on 9/14/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 9/15/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 9/23/10
Horse in Warren tested positive for EEE, onset date
of 7/31/10
Horse in Lancaster tested positive for EEE, onset
date of 8/12/10
Hose in Hudson tested positive for WNV, onset date
of 9/17/10
Human in Worcester
tested positive for WNV, onset date of 8/19/10
Human in Worcester tested positive for WNV, onset
date of 8/25/10
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 64.1°F with a recorded
high temperature of 81.6°F and a recorded low temperature of only
44.4°F. For this week there was a
total of 2.36 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 2.6°F cooler on
average, and rained 2.35 inches more.
There has been 1.66 inches of rain accumulated in October. September finished with 1.47 inches of rain
in the CMMCP area, while August, July and June finished with 2.50, 1.48 and
3.89 inches respectively. Standard spray operations have ceased due to low
service requests and predominant weather patterns. Vector control will be
available if needed according to weather conditions and other factors. For
the year we have received 26% more requests than average; 9,777 requests to
date compared to the 7 year average of 7,758. Requests were 30% less than the
2009 totals; 9,777 in 2010 against 12,762 in 2009.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans*
|
-78.13%
|
+ ∞
|
Milford
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans*
|
+33.33%
|
+33.33%
|
Acton
|
|
Culiseta melanura*
|
-37.50%
|
-96.18%
|
Holliston
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
-00.00%
|
-100.0%
|
N/A
|
|
Culex Species
|
-76.79%
|
-69.05%
|
Northbridge, Natick
|
|
All Species
|
-39.69%
|
-25.48%
|
Natick, Milford
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
predominant mosquito for the week was Oc.
japonicus, followed by Ae. vexans
*Single digit specimens
collected
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 9/19/10 – 9/25/10
EPI Week #38
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
85
|
272
|
189
|
73
|
771
|
2702
|
|
Total Specimens
|
1634
|
8651
|
693
|
421
|
9269
|
26509
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
10†
|
10†
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Berlin
on 7/29/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Chelmsford
on 8/11/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/13/10
Pool of EEE+ Coquillettidia perturbans collected in Bolton
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Natick
on 8/25/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/26/10
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Grafton on 9/4/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 9/4/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 9/9/10
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Grafton on 9/14/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 9/15/10
Horse in Warren tested positive for EEE, onset date
of 7/31/10
Horse in Lancaster tested positive for EEE, onset
date of 8/12/10
Horse in Hudson tested positive for WNV, onset date
of 9/17/10
Human in Worcester
tested positive for WNV, onset date of 8/19/10
Human in Worcester tested positive for WNV, onset
date of 8/25/10
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 66.7°F with a recorded
high temperature of 85.6°F and a recorded low temperature of only
40.3°F. For this week there was a
total of 0.01 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 6.8°F warmer on
average, and rained 0.28 inches less.
There has been 0.77 inches of rain accumulated in September. August finished with 2.50 inches of rain in
the CMMCP area (4.25 statewide), while July and June finished with 1.48
inches and 3.89 inches respectively. Standard spray operations have ceased
due to low service requests and predominant weather patterns. Vector control
will be available if needed according to weather conditions and other factors.
For the year we have received 26% more requests than average; 9,777 requests
to date compared to the 7 year average of 7,758. Requests were 30% less than
the 2009 totals; 9,777 in 2010 against 12,762 in 2009.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans*
|
+228.2%
|
+2613%
|
Chelmsford
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans*
|
-66.67%
|
+200.0%
|
Millbury
|
|
Culiseta melanura*
|
+33.33%
|
-95.77%
|
Fitchburg, Westborough
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
+00.00%
|
-100.0%
|
N/A
|
|
Culex Species
|
-23.29%
|
-35.63%
|
Billerica
|
|
All Species
|
+46.08%
|
-3.51%
|
Chelmsford
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
predominant mosquito for the week was Ae.
vexans, followed by Cq. perturbans and
Culex Species.
*Single digit specimens
collected
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 9/12/10 – 9/18/10
EPI Week #37
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
70
|
269
|
183
|
73
|
745
|
2605
|
|
Total Specimens
|
1210
|
8647
|
684
|
421
|
9052
|
25588
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
9†
|
9†
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Berlin
on 7/29/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Chelmsford
on 8/11/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/13/10
Pool of EEE+ Coquillettidia perturbans collected in Bolton
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Natick
on 8/25/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/26/10
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Grafton on 9/4/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 9/4/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 9/9/10
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Grafton on 9/14/10 (DPH collection)
Horse in Warren tested positive for EEE, onset date
of 7/31/10
Horse in Lancaster tested positive for EEE, onset
date of 8/12/10
Human in Worcester
tested positive for WNV, onset date of 8/19/10
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 59.86°F with a recorded
high temperature of 73.1°F and a recorded low temperature of only
42.2°F. For this week there was a
total of 0.29 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 5.45°F cooler on
average, and rained 0.20 inches more.
There has been 0.76 inches of rain accumulated in September. August finished with 2.50 inches of rain in
the CMMCP area (4.25 statewide), while July and June finished with 1.48
inches and 3.89 inches respectively. Standard spray operations have ceased
due to low service requests and predominant weather patterns. Vector control
will be available if needed according to weather conditions and other
factors. For the year we have received 26% more requests than average; 9,777
requests to date compared to the 7 year average of 7,758. Requests were 30%
less than the 2009 totals; 9,777 in 2010 against 12,762 in 2009.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans*
|
-92.85%
|
+6100%
|
Natick, Milford
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans*
|
-88.14%
|
+28.57%
|
Holliston
|
|
Culiseta melanura*
|
-100.0%
|
-88.68%
|
Westborough
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
+00.00%
|
-100.0%
|
N/A
|
|
Culex Species
|
-13.64%
|
-71.03%
|
Natick
|
|
All Species
|
-80.81%
|
-45.52%
|
Natick, Holliston, Milford
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
predominant mosquito for the week was
Ae. vexans, followed by Cq.
perturbans and Culex Species.
*Single digit specimens
collected
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 9/5/10 – 9/11/10
EPI Week #36
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
56
|
266
|
175
|
73
|
729
|
2507
|
|
Total Specimens
|
1036
|
8637
|
672
|
421
|
8957
|
24999
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
8†
|
8†
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Berlin
on 7/29/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/4/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Chelmsford on 8/11/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/13/10
Pool of EEE+ Coquillettidia perturbans collected in Bolton
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Natick
on 8/25/10
†Pool of WNV+ Culex
Species collected in Auburn
on 8/26/10
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Grafton on 9/4/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 9/4/10 (DPH collection)
Horse in Warren tested positive for EEE, onset date
of 7/31/10
Horse in Lancaster tested positive for EEE, onset date
of 8/12/10
Human in Worcester
tested positive for WNV, onset date of 8/19/10
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 65.31°F with a recorded
high temperature of 86.1°F and a recorded low temperature of only 48.5°F. For this week there was a total of 0.09
inches of rain observed. Compared to
the previous week, it was approximately 12.35°F cooler on average, and rained
0.29 inches less. There has been 0.47
inches of rain accumulated in September.
August finished with 2.50 inches of rain in the CMMCP area (4.25
statewide), while July and June finished with 1.48 inches and 3.89 inches
respectively. Standard spray operations have ceased due to low service
requests and predominant weather patterns. Vector control will be available
if needed according to weather conditions and other factors. For the year we
have received 26% more requests than average; 9,777 requests to date compared
to the 7 year average of 7,758. Requests were 30% less than the 2009 totals;
9,777 in 2010 against 12,762 in 2009.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans*
|
+ ∞
|
+3115%
|
Chelmsford
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans*
|
+7.270%
|
+490.0%
|
Westford, Chelmsford
|
|
Culiseta melanura*
|
-75.00%
|
-95.45%
|
Clinton
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
+00.00%
|
-100.0%
|
N/A
|
|
Culex Species
|
-74.71%
|
-79.63%
|
Shrewsbury, Hudson
|
|
All Species
|
+248.1%
|
+116.2%
|
Chelmsford
|
|
|
|
|
|
The
predominant mosquito for the week was
Ae. vexans, followed by Cq.
perturbans and Culex Species.
*Single digit specimens
collected
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 8/29/10 – 9/4/10
EPI Week #35
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
40
|
258
|
174
|
73
|
707
|
2419
|
|
Total Specimens
|
199
|
8543
|
671
|
421
|
8837
|
23674
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
8*
|
8*
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Berlin on 7/29/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Chelmsford
on 8/11/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/13/10
Pool of EEE+ Coquillettidia perturbans collected in Bolton
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Worcester
on 8/20/10 (DPH collection)
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Natick on 8/25/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/26/10
Horse in Warren tested positive for EEE, onset date
of 7/31/10
Horse in Lancaster tested positive for EEE, onset
date of 8/12/10
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 77.66°F with a recorded
high temperature of 95.8°F and a recorded low temperature of only
57.5°F. For this week there was a
total of 0.38 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 12.79°F warmer on
average, and rained 1.71 inches less.
There has been 0.38 inches of rain accumulated in September. August finished with 2.50 inches of rain in
the CMMCP area (4.25 statewide), while July and June finished with 1.48
inches and 3.89 inches respectively. Requests for spraying totaled 176 this
week, 27% less than the 7 year average of 224 for EPI week #35. This is even
with EPI week #34. For the year we have received 26% more requests than
average; 9,777 requests to date compared to the 7 year average of 7,758.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans*
|
-30.77%
|
-18.18%
|
Natick, Northborough
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans*
|
+17.92%
|
+861.5%
|
Northborough, Shrewsbury
|
|
Culiseta melanura*
|
-72.22%
|
-88.89%
|
Stow
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
+00.00%
|
-100.0%
|
N/A
|
|
Culex Species
|
-8.000%
|
-55.66%
|
Leominster, Westford
|
|
All Species
|
+2.230%
|
-41.26%
|
Hopkinton, Shrewsbury
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Culex Species,
followed by Coquillettidia perturbans.
*Single digit specimens
collected
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 8/22/10 - 8/28/10
EPI Week #34
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
35
|
243
|
166
|
73
|
671
|
2298
|
|
Total Specimens
|
178
|
8329
|
660
|
421
|
8412
|
22587
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
6*
|
6*
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Berlin on 7/29/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Chelmsford
on 8/11/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/13/10
Horse in Lancaster tested positive for EEE, onset
date of 8/12/10
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 64.87°F with a recorded
high temperature of 82.9°F and a recorded low temperature of only
49.1°F. For this week there was a
total of 2.09 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 7.43°F cooler on
average, and rained 1.98 inches more.
There has been 2.50 inches of rain accumulated in August. July finished with 1.48 inches of rain,
while the total rainfall for the month of June was 3.54 inches. Requests for
spraying totaled 173 this week, 56% less than the 7 year average of 270 for
EPI week #34. This is 74% less than EPI week #33. For the year we have
received 27% more requests than average; 9,601 requests to date compared to
the 7 year average of 7,534.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans*
|
+550.0%
|
-70.45%
|
Clinton, Chelmsford
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
-16.54%
|
-33.75%
|
Clinton, Tewksbury
|
|
Culiseta melanura*
|
+1700%
|
-70.00%
|
Billerica, Tewksbury
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
+00.00%
|
-100.0%
|
N/A
|
|
Culex Species
|
-37.30%
|
-60.94%
|
Auburn, Shrewsbury
|
|
All Species
|
-22.00%
|
-58.02%
|
Auburn, Clinton
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Culex Species,
followed by Coquillettidia perturbans.
*Single digit specimens
collected
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 8/15/10 - 8/21/10
EPI Week #33
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
28
|
223
|
159
|
72
|
615
|
2123
|
|
Total Specimens
|
78
|
7955
|
634
|
420
|
7596
|
20504
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
6*
|
6*
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Berlin on 7/29/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Chelmsford
on 8/11/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/13/10
*Horse in Lancaster tested
positive for EEE, onset date of 8/12/10
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 72.30°F with a recorded
high temperature of 89.0°F and a recorded low temperature of only
50.2°F. For this week there was a
total of 0.11 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 0.96°F cooler on
average, and rained 0.14 inches less.
There has been 0.41 inches of rain accumulated in August. July finished with 1.48 inches of rain,
while the total rainfall for the month of June was 3.54 inches. Requests for
spraying totaled 301 this week, eve with the 7 year average of 303 for EPI
week #33. This is 31% more than EPI week #32. For the year we have received
30% more requests than average; 9,428 requests to date compared to the 7 year
average of 7,264.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans*
|
-71.43%
|
-85.71%
|
Sherborn, Northborough
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
-79.04%
|
-44.05%
|
Hopkinton, Holliston
|
|
Culiseta melanura*
|
-94.74%
|
-97.14%
|
Stow
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
+00.00%
|
-100.0%
|
N/A
|
|
Culex Species
|
-44.43%
|
-58.73%
|
Auburn, Millville
|
|
All Species
|
-50.50%
|
-51.17%
|
Littleton, Shrewsbury
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Culex Species,
followed by Coquillettidia perturbans.
*Single digit specimens collected
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 8/8/10 - 8/14/10
EPI Week #32
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
24
|
208
|
156
|
72
|
571
|
1956
|
|
Total Specimens
|
73
|
7764
|
628
|
420
|
7007
|
19259
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
4*
|
4*
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Berlin on 7/29/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Auburn on 8/4/10
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 73.26°F with a recorded
high temperature of 92.3°F and a recorded low temperature of only
51.0°F. For this week there was a
total of 0.25 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 0.21°F cooler on
average, and rained 0.20 inches more.
There has been 0.30 inches of rain accumulated in August. July finished with 1.48 inches of rain,
while the total rainfall for the month of June was 3.54 inches. Requests for
spraying totaled 229 this week, 26% less than the 7 year average of 289 for
EPI week #32. This is 113% less than EPI week #31. For the year we have
received 31% more requests; 9,127 requests to date compared to the 7 year
average of 6,961.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans
|
+600.0%*
|
-89.86%
|
Millbury, Webster
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
+306.7%
|
-1.460%
|
Millbury, Webster
|
|
Culiseta melanura
|
+375.0%
|
-56.82%
|
Webster, Tewksbury
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
+00.00%
|
-100.0%
|
N/A
|
|
Culex Species
|
+29.86%
|
-48.75%
|
Hudson, Shrewsbury
|
|
All Species
|
+92.55%
|
-46.64%
|
Millbury, Webster
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Coquillettidia
perturbans, followed by Culex Species.
*Single digit specimens
collected
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 8/1/10 - 8/7/10
EPI Week #31
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
19
|
185
|
142
|
71
|
509
|
1719
|
|
Total Specimens
|
61
|
6855
|
600
|
410
|
5825
|
16573
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
*Pool of WNV+ Culex Species collected in Berlin on 7/29/10
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 73.47°F with a recorded high
temperature of 91.8°F and a recorded low temperature of only 53.5°F. For this week there was a total of 0.05
inches of rain observed. Compared to
the previous week, it was approximately 0.16°F cooler on average, and rained
0.03 inches more. July finished with
1.48 inches of rain, while the total rainfall for the month of June was 3.54
inches. Requests for spraying totaled 489 this week, 34% more than the 7 year
average of 365 for EPI week #31. This is about even from EPI week #30. For
the year we have received 34% more requests; 8,898 requests to date compared
to the 7 year average of 6,672.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans
|
-66.66%
|
-98.25%
|
Fitchburg
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
-31.65%
|
-60.05%
|
Stow, Littleton
|
|
Culiseta melanura
|
+400.0%*
|
-88.24%
|
Holliston
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
-100.0%
|
-100.0%
|
N/A
|
|
Culex Species
|
+137.6%
|
-47.07%
|
Shrewsbury, Northbridge, Auburn
|
|
All Species
|
+31.34%
|
-58.33%
|
Shrewsbury, Northbridge, Stow
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Culex Species,
followed by Coquillettidia perturbans.
*Single digit specimens
collected
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 7/25/10-7/31/10
EPI Week #30
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
16
|
166
|
134
|
69
|
448
|
1533
|
|
Total Specimens
|
50
|
6601
|
583
|
391
|
4802
|
14852
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 73.63°F with a recorded
high temperature of 90.7°F and a recorded low temperature of only
54.6°F. For this week there was a
total of 0.02 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 1.31°F cooler on
average, and rained 0.85 inches less.
July finished with 1.48 inches of rain, while the total rainfall for
the month of June was 3.54 inches. Requests for spraying totaled 497 this
week, 34% more than the 7 year average of 371 for EPI week #30. This is a 40%
increase from EPI week #29. For the year we have received 34% more requests;
8,409 requests to date compared to the 7 year average of 6,307.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans
|
+300%*
|
-92.86%
|
Stow
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
-65.18%
|
-72.05%
|
Stow, Billerica, Lancaster
|
|
Culiseta melanura
|
-100.0%
|
-100.0%
|
Westford
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
+00.00%
|
-96.67%
|
Chelmsford
|
|
Culex Species
|
-74.20%
|
-76.15%
|
Auburn, Ashland,
Westborough
|
|
All Species
|
-63.15%
|
-72.58%
|
Stow, Lancaster
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Coquillettidia perturbans,
followed by Culex Species.
*Single digit specimens
collected
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 7/18/10-7/24/10
EPI Week #29
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
11
|
148
|
127
|
68
|
395
|
1341
|
|
Total Specimens
|
27
|
6303
|
575
|
390
|
4353
|
13767
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 74.94°F with a recorded
high temperature of 90.4°F and a recorded low temperature of only
60.1°F. For this week there was a
total of 0.87 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 1.96°F cooler on
average, and rained 0.45 inches more.
July has accumulated only 1.46 inches of rain, while the total
rainfall for the month of June was 3.54 inches. Requests for spraying totaled
355 this week, 35% less than the 7 year average of 480 for EPI week #29. This
is a 23% decrease from EPI week #28. For the year we have received 33% more
requests; 7,912 requests to date compared to the 7 year average of 5,936.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans
|
-100.0%
|
-100.0%
|
N/A
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
-21.85%
|
-63.88%
|
Acton
|
|
Culiseta melanura
|
-65.52%
|
-93.15%
|
Holliston
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
-50.00%
|
-96.15%
|
Stow
|
|
Culex Species
|
+146.1%
|
+4.640%
|
Auburn, Westborough
|
|
All Species
|
+22.19%
|
-50.92%
|
Acton, Holliston, Auburn
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito for
the week was Culex species,
followed by Coquillettidia perturbans.
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 7/11/10-7/17/10
EPI Week #28
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
10
|
132
|
116
|
67
|
337
|
1159
|
|
Total Specimens
|
26
|
5131
|
548
|
389
|
3398
|
11047
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 76.90°F with a recorded
high temperature of 92.5°F and a recorded low temperature of only
64.8°F. For this week there was a
total of 0.42 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 3.80°F cooler on
average, and rained 0.25 inches more.
July has accumulated only 0.59 inches of rain, while the total
rainfall for the month of June was 3.54 inches. Requests for spraying totaled
437 this week, 21% less than the 7 year average of 527 for EPI week #28. This
is a 15% decrease from EPI week #27. For the year we have received 38% more
requests; 7,557 requests to date compared to the 7 year average of 5,456.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans
|
-83.33%
|
-98.46%
|
Billerica
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
+40.00%
|
-39.32%
|
Westford, Billerica
|
|
Culiseta melanura
|
+400.0%
|
-46.30%
|
Westford, Webster
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
-50.00%
|
-95.92%
|
Westford, Webster
|
|
Culex Species
|
+51.46%
|
-55.61%
|
Chelmsford, Auburn
|
|
All Species
|
+41.00%
|
-47.58%
|
Westford, Billerica
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Coquillettidia
perturbans.
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 7/4/10-7/10/10
EPI Week #27
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
9
|
108
|
104
|
65
|
288
|
1067
|
|
Total Specimens
|
25
|
4270
|
515
|
387
|
2922
|
9480
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 80.7°F with a recorded
high temperature of 99.9°F and a recorded low temperature of only
60.3°F. For this week there was a
total of 0.18 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 8.99°F warmer on
average, and rained 0.18 inches more.
July has accumulated only 0.18 inches of rain, while the total
rainfall for the month of June was 3.54 inches. Requests for spraying totaled
504 this week, about even with the 7 year average of 501 for EPI week #27.
This is a 22% decrease from EPI week #26. For the year we have received 44%
more requests; 7,120 requests to date compared to the 7 year average of
4,929.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans
|
+300.0%
|
+50.00%
|
Hopkinton, Shrewsbury
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
-13.67%
|
+9.090%
|
Auburn, Acton
|
|
Culiseta melanura
|
-75.00%
|
-93.33%
|
Holliston
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
-71.43%
|
-33.33%
|
Auburn, Shrewsbury
|
|
Culex Species
|
-21.37%
|
+41.10%
|
Westford, Northbridge
|
|
All Species
|
-17.67%
|
-2.970%
|
Holliston, Auburn,
Acton
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Coquillettidia
perturbans.
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 6/27/10-7/3/10
EPI Week #26
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
6
|
98
|
97
|
63
|
256
|
945
|
|
Total Specimens
|
19
|
3910
|
474
|
385
|
2556
|
8516
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
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0
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0
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0
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Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 71.71°F with a recorded
high temperature of 90.7°F and a recorded low temperature of only
52.1°F. For this week there was a
total of 0.00 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 2.48°F cooler on
average, and rained about .54 inches less.
June accumulated 3.89 inches of rain, while the total rainfall for the
month of May was 3.02 inches. Requests for spraying totaled 616 this week,
even with the 7 year average of 615 for EPI week #26. This is a 33% decrease
from EPI week #25. For the year we have received 49% more requests; 6,616
requests to date compared to the 7 year average of 4,428.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans
|
+200.0%
|
+33.33%
|
Westborough
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
+02.21%
|
-62.76%
|
Westford, Lancaster, Millbury
|
|
Culiseta melanura
|
-63.38%
|
-77.97%
|
Westford, Chelmsford
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
-84.76%
|
-73.77%
|
Westford, Leominster
|
|
Culex Species
|
-24.71%
|
-02.52%
|
Leominster, Clinton
|
|
All Species
|
-11.46%
|
-54.17%
|
Leominster, Westford, Lancaster
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Coquillettidia
perturbans.
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 6/20/10-6/26/10
EPI Week #25
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
4
|
70
|
79
|
55
|
198
|
732
|
|
Total Specimens
|
6
|
2191
|
437
|
369
|
1841
|
5748
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 74.19°F with a recorded
high temperature of 91.2°F and a recorded low temperature of only
57.6°F. For this week there was a total
of 0.54 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 6.86°F warmer on
average, and rained about .49 inches more.
June has accumulated 3.89 inches of rain, while the total rainfall for
the month of May was 2.42 inches. Requests for spraying totaled 819 this
week, 13% above the 7 year average of 725 for EPI week #25. This is a 30%
increase from EPI week #24. For the year we have received 57% more requests;
6,000 requests to date compared to the 7 year average of 3,813.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans
|
-100.0%
|
-100.0%
|
N/A
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
+41.58%
|
+117.5%
|
Shrewsbury, Stow
|
|
Culiseta melanura
|
-6.580%
|
-56.44%
|
Holliston
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
+707.7%
|
+75.00%
|
Hopkinton
|
|
Culex Species
|
+82.92%
|
+221.3%
|
Southborough, Hopedale
|
|
All Species
|
+54.89%
|
+85.64%
|
Shrewsbury, Holliston
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Coquillettidia
perturbans.
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 6/13/10-6/19/10
EPI Week #24
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
4
|
48
|
57
|
43
|
144
|
497
|
|
Total Specimens
|
6
|
906
|
279
|
262
|
984
|
3094
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 67.33°F
with a recorded high temperature of 89.7°F and a recorded low temperature of
only 49.2°F. For this week there was
also a total of 0.13 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 6.29°F warmer on
average, and rained about 1.98 inches less.
June has accumulated 3.35 inches of rain, while the total rainfall for
the month of May was 2.42 inches. Requests for spraying totaled 631 this
week, 11% below the 7 year average of 699 for EPI week #24. This is a 15%
decrease from EPI week #23. For the year we have received 68% more requests;
5,181 requests to date compared to the 7 year average of 3,088.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans
|
-75.00%
|
+00.00%
|
Dracut
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
+569.1%
|
+54.62%
|
Lunenburg, Wilmington
|
|
Culiseta melanura
|
+153.3%
|
-35.04%
|
Lunenburg, Wilmington,
Tewksbury
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
-81.16%
|
-64.86%
|
Holliston
|
|
Culex Species
|
+264.9%
|
+16.12%
|
Auburn
|
|
All Species
|
+216.4%
|
+21.72%
|
Lunenburg, Wilmington,
Auburn
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Coquillettidia
perturbans.
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
Central Mass. Mosquito Control
Project
Weekly Report- 6/6/10-6/12/10
EPI Week #23
Cumulative
Surveillance Summary
|
Target Species
|
Ae. vex
|
Cq. per
|
Cs. mel
|
Oc. can
|
Culex
|
All
Species
|
|
No. Pools
|
3
|
22
|
42
|
33
|
93
|
326
|
|
Total Specimens
|
5
|
155
|
198
|
234
|
386
|
1463
|
|
No. Pools WNV +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
No. Pools EEE +
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Weather Summary (Northborough, MA): The weather for this particular week averaged 61.04°F with a recorded
high temperature of 80.9°F and a recorded low temperature of only
45.2°F. For this week there was also a
total of 2.11 inches of rain observed.
Compared to the previous week, it was approximately 10.17°F cooler on
average, and rained about 1 inch more.
The total rainfall for the month of May was 2.42 inches. Requests for
spraying totaled 729 this week, 11% below the 7 year average of 811 for EPI
week #23. This is a 33% decrease from EPI week #22. For the year we have
received 91% more requests; 4,550 requests to date compared to the 7 year
average of 2,389.
CMMCP 2010 Mosquito Summary-
|
Target Species
|
Δ From
|
Δ From
|
Predominant Trap Site(s)
|
|
|
Last Week
|
Last Year
|
|
|
Aedes vexans
|
+400.0%
|
+300.0%
|
Northborough, Shrewsbury
|
|
Coquillettidia perturbans
|
+340.0%
|
+23.60%
|
Marlborough, Holliston
|
|
Culiseta melanura
|
-40.00%
|
-90.07%
|
Hopkinton
|
|
Ochlerotatus canadensis
|
+68.29%
|
+43.75%
|
Hopkinton, Boxborough
|
|
Culex Species
|
+50.98%
|
-33.04%
|
Marlborough, Acton
|
|
All Species
|
+84.16%
|
-40.29%
|
Marlborough, Hopkinton,
Holliston
|
|
|
|
|
|
The predominant mosquito
for the week was Culex followed by Coquillettidia perturbans.
*Low early season numbers may
contribute to these comparisons being not as significant as they appear
Submitted by Frank Cornine, CMMCP Field Biologist
PRIOR YEAR'S REPORTS:
2009 Surveillance data
2008 Surveillance data
2007 Surveillance data
2006 Surveillance data
CMMCP District information – the 39 cities and towns in the
CMMCP service area are broken down into 5 Districts. Each District has a Crew
Leader and Field Technician assigned full time. A general description of
these Districts would be: District 1 (yellow), Northeast; District 2 (blue), Northwest; District 3 (green), Central; District 4 (red), Southeast and District 5 (gray), Southwest.
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