Protocol for mosquito rearing (A. gambiae)

Abstract

This protocol describes mosquito rearing in the insectary. The insectary rooms are maintained at 28°C and ∼80% humidity, with a 12 hr. day/night cycle. For this procedure, you'll need mosquito cages, 10% sterile sucrose solution, paper towels, beaker, whatman filter paper, glass feeders, human blood and serum, water bath, parafilm, distilled water, clean plastic trays, mosquito food (described below), mosquito net to cover the trays, vacuum, and a collection chamber to collect adults. © JoVE 2006-2011 All Rights Reserved.