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The use of present value criterion applications in making mosquito control decisions
1Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Georgia 30212.
Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association
|September 1, 1985
Summary
The present value criterion aids mosquito control decisions. Permanent mosquito control strategies effectively reduced insecticide use and mosquito populations in Chatham County, GA.
Area of Science:
- Environmental science
- Public health
- Vector control
Background:
- Mosquito control decisions require economic evaluation.
- Assessing long-term impacts of control strategies is crucial.
- The present value criterion offers a framework for such evaluations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the present value criterion for mosquito control decision-making.
- To illustrate its applicability and potential modifications.
- To apply this criterion to a real-world case study.
Main Methods:
- Economic analysis using the present value criterion.
- Case study data collection in Chatham County, GA.
- Evaluation of permanent control versus other methods.
Main Results:
- Permanent control significantly reduced ground adulticide applications and quantities.
- Adult densities of female mosquitoes per light-trap night decreased.
- The proportion of target salt-marsh mosquito species declined relative to total species.
Conclusions:
- The present value criterion is a valuable tool for optimizing mosquito control investments.
- Permanent mosquito control methods demonstrate long-term economic and ecological benefits.
- Case study findings support the adoption of permanent control strategies for sustainable mosquito management.