MOSQUITO PERCEPTION INDEX
MPI is the number of mosquitoes perceived by an observer in his/her immediate proximity by merely glancing around. This is a subjective measure, and not specific for a particular species.
Observation Time 1 min
Interpretation: The MPI notes the number of perceived mosquitoes in the immediate vicinity of the observer at a specific point in time.
MPI is not specific for any particular species of mosquito.
Research questions include:
Can MPI serve as an indicator of Aedes related risk or Aedes abundance?
Does MPI have an impact or risk literacy or personal behavior of the observer?
Is there a correlation and/or causal relationship between MPI and egg count?
MPI is the number of mosquitoes perceived by an observer in his/her immediate proximity by merely glancing around. This is a subjective measure, and not specific for a particular species.
Observation Time 1 min
Interpretation: The MPI notes the number of perceived mosquitoes in the immediate vicinity of the observer at a specific point in time.
MPI is not specific for any particular species of mosquito.
Research questions include:
Can MPI serve as an indicator of Aedes related risk or Aedes abundance?
Does MPI have an impact or risk literacy or personal behavior of the observer?
Is there a correlation and/or causal relationship between MPI and egg count?