Yeongdeok-gun Establishes Evidence-Based Quarantine System... Full-Scale Scientific Quarantine Initiated

Utilizing Mosquito Big Data, Installation of Daily Mosquito Occurrence Monitoring Equipment

Yeongdeok-gun Public Health Center in Gyeongbuk Province was selected for Gyeongbuk Province's pilot project on evidence-based vector control at the end of last year, securing 65 million KRW in national and provincial funds. As a result, from the 19th to the 21st, 'Daily Mosquito Surveillance Devices (DMS)' were installed at 10 locations within the jurisdiction, with plans to fully operate them starting in August.

Daily Mosquito Monitoring System (DMS).

The DMS is a device that lures mosquitoes using carbon dioxide, captures them, digitizes the count, and transmits the data wirelessly to a designated server, enabling real-time monitoring of mosquito density.

The accumulated data can be linked with the vector control geographic information system to promote a more systematic and efficient vector control project, which is expected to significantly reduce mosquito-related damage during the summer season.

Kim Jae-hee, head of the county public health center, evaluated, “By shifting the existing vector control system to evidence-based control using DMS data, selective and focused vector control has become possible, preventing environmental pollution and resident damage caused by indiscriminate control.” He added, “This will be a great opportunity to minimize mosquito damage while providing comfortable living conditions for local residents.”

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