A simple method for cultivating freshwater copepods used in biological control of Aedes aegypti.

J Am Mosq Control Assoc

San Juan Laboratories, PR 00936-4532.

Published: December 1992

A simple method for indoor and outdoor cultivation of Mesocyclops aspericornis, Macrocyclops albidus and Mesocyclops n. sp. copepods is presented. This method utilizes Chilomonas sp., Paramecium caudatum and fresh lettuce as food sources for copepod cultures. Steps for initiating and maintaining copepod cultures are provided.

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