Graduate Student University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Urbana, Illinois, United States
Abstract: Rain barrels are green infrastructure tools used to conserve rainwater for outdoor use. Several species of vector mosquitoes complete juvenile development in artificial containers, with rain barrels serving as a potential source in residential neighborhoods. We conducted periodic inspections of rain barrels located at 54 households to identify conditions associated with mosquito positivity, and found over 50% of households contained at least one mosquito-positive rain barrel. These findings will inform mosquito prevention in green infrastructure.
