Texas Public Health Pest Control Practice Test

Oviposition traps are specifically designed to attract and capture mosquitoes that are looking to lay their eggs. These traps simulate the conditions that mosquitoes seek for oviposition, such as the presence of water and suitable substrates. By mimicking these natural environments, oviposition traps effectively lure gravid female mosquitoes, making them the most suitable choice for detecting mosquito egg-laying activity.

Light traps, while effective for capturing a wide range of flying insects, do not specifically target oviposition behavior as they rely on light to attract insects rather than the conditions favorable for egg-laying. Sticky traps are also general-purpose traps that capture insects without addressing the specific needs of mosquitoes when they are searching for breeding sites. Carbon dioxide traps attract mosquitoes by simulating human respiration, but they are not designed to detect where these mosquitoes are laying their eggs. Therefore, oviposition traps are the most appropriate and effective option for monitoring mosquito oviposition behavior.