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ArticlePloS one2023

Geographic information system protocol for mapping areas targeted for mosquito control in North Carolina.

Andrew Mueller, Anthony Thomas, Jeffrey Brown, Abram Young, Kim Smith, Roxanne Connelly, Stephanie L Richards

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Article in PloS one, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Andrew MuellerBrunswick County Geographic Information Systems, Bolivia, NC, United States of America.
Anthony ThomasBrunswick County Geographic Information Systems, Bolivia, NC, United States of America.
Jeffrey BrownBrunswick County Mosquito Control, Bolivia, NC, United States of America.
Abram YoungBrunswick County Mosquito Control, Bolivia, NC, United States of America.
Kim SmithColumbus County Health Department, Whiteville, NC, United States of America.
Roxanne ConnellyDivision of Vector-Borne Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Arboviral Diseases Branch, Fort Collins, CO, United States of America.
Stephanie L RichardsDepartment of Health Education and Promotion, Environmental Health Sciences Program, College of Health and Human Performance, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0002-0072-9251

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Abstract

Geographic information systems (GIS) can be used to map mosquito larval and adult habitats and human populations at risk for mosquito exposure and possible arbovirus transmission. Along with traditional methods of surveillance-based targeted mosquito control, GIS can help simplify and target efforts during routine surveillance and post-disaster (e.g., hurricane-related flooding) to protect emergency workers and public health. A practical method for prioritizing areas for emergency mosquito control has been developed and is described here. North Carolina (NC) One Map was used to identify state-level data layers of interest based on human population distribution and mosquito habitat in Brunswick, Columbus, Onslow, and Robeson Counties in eastern NC. Relevant data layers were included to create mosquito control treatment areas for targeted control and an 18-step protocol for map development is discussed. This protocol is expected to help state, territorial, tribal, and/or local public health officials and associated mosquito control programs efficiently create treatment area maps to improve strategic planning in advance of a disaster. This protocol may be applied to any NC county and beyond, thereby increasing local disaster preparedness.

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DisastersGeographic Information SystemsAdultAnimalsEcosystemHumansMosquito ControlNorth Carolina

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