Key Elements of Photo Attraction Bioassay for Insect Studies or Monitoring ProgramsLee W. Cohnstaedt 1, Jordan C. Disberger 1, Eric Paulsen 2, Adrian J. Duehl 3
1Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Unit, Center for Grain and Animal Health Research, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 2Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, 3Bayer
Photo-attraction bioassay arenas are used to determine the optimal light color(s) to maximize insect attraction; however bioassays and methods are specific to target insect behaviors and habitats. Customizable equipment and modifications are explained for nocturnal or diurnal and terrestrial or aerial insects.
