Eastern Mosquitofish, Gambusia holbrooki, for Control of Mosquito Larvae

Using native animal species, particularly fish, to reduce mosquito populations is popular in multiple states including Florida. This 5-page fact sheet written by Eric Jon Cassiano, Jeffrey Hill, Quenton Tuckett, and Craig Watson and published by the Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences within t...

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Published in:EDIS Vol. 2018; no. 2
Main Authors: Eric Jon Cassiano, Jeffrey E. Hill, Quenton Tuckett, Craig A. Watson
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 02-05-2018
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Summary:Using native animal species, particularly fish, to reduce mosquito populations is popular in multiple states including Florida. This 5-page fact sheet written by Eric Jon Cassiano, Jeffrey Hill, Quenton Tuckett, and Craig Watson and published by the Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences within the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources explains how to use eastern mosquitofish to control mosquitoes. It also discusses other native fish species that may reduce mosquito populations. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa202
ISSN:2576-0009
DOI:10.32473/edis-fa202-2018