New zealand

 

A major operational service is providing the National Saltmarsh Mosquito Surveillance Program to the New Zealand Government. This service includes assessment and field surveillance of potential suitable habitat for early detection of exotic saltmarsh mosquito species. The program employs 9 full time and 4 part time staff, operating from 8 locations across New Zealand. We run a laboratory located in Wellington to process collected samples for identification to species.

 

NATIONAL SURVEILLANCE PROGRAMME (NSP)

LARVAL  SURVEILLANCE

 

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Targeting the juvenile stage of the mosquito.

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COLLECTING SPECIMENS

 

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Field samples are sent to the laboratory for identification.

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SOUTHERN SALTMARSH MOSQUITO

 

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Most of our staff were involved in the eradication of this species

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CAPTURING ADULTS

 

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Adult mosquitoes are captured in light traps.

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RECORD KEEPING

 

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We have designed an application and continually update technology to ensure accurate record keeping

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FINDING HABITAT

 

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Larvae can survive in the tiniest water source. Our staff have years of experience in tracking them down

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GETTING THERE

 

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Many of the mosquitoes live in difficult terrain. Health and safety is a priority.

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TAXONOMY

 

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Our taxonomy laboratory is based in Wellington

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GROWSAFE

 

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We are ready to treat with Growsafe & Approved Handler qualifications

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LARVAL SURVEILLANCE

 

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Targeting the juvenile stage of the mosquito.

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COLLECTING SPECIMENS

 

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Field samples are sent to the laboratory for identification.

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SOUTHERN SALTMARSH MOSQUITO

 

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Most of our staff were involved in the world-first eradication of this salt marsh species

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CATCHING ADULTS

 

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Adult mosquitoes are captured in light traps

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RECORD KEEPING

 

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We have designed an application and continually update technology to ensure accurate record keeping

​

FINDING HABITAT

 

​

 

Larvae can survive in the tiniest water source. Our staff have years of experience in tracking them down

​

GETTING THERE

 

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Many of the mosquitoes live in difficult terrain. Health and safety is a priority.

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TAXONOMY

 

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Our taxonomy laboratory is in Wellington

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IDENTIFICATION

 

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Identification to species.

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