Demand For And Cost Of Coastal Salt Marsh Mosquito Abatement

Data related to mosquito (mostly salt marsh Aedes) abatement activities for 30 East Coast districts for 1959 through 1971 were analyzed. A trend analysis was conducted on mosquito densities, temporary and permanent abatement work, total abatement expenditures and per capita abatement expenditures. A four-equation pest management model was utilized to examine the responsiveness of mosquito numbers to permanent and temporary abatement procedures and to analyze the factors affecting the demand for mosquito abatement. A regression model was employed to check for possible economies of scale in permanent and temporary abatement work. The estimated empirical results of these 2 models were then utilized to determine the relative effectiveness per dollar of permanent and temporary abatement expenditures in reducing the number of mosquitoes. Grant no. 04-3-158-40