CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM Deputy Director of Environmental Health Gary Gill demonstrated yesterday how to use the mosquito traps that will be used in neighborhoods next week as part of a mosquito population survey.

State to begin mosquito
survey for dengue control

The Department of Health asks that
their jars not be disturbed

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Star-Bulletin staff

The Department of Health will begin a mosquito population survey next week, which means that black jars filled with water and egg collection sticks could be cropping up in a neighborhood near you.

The survey is part of the state's long-term dengue management strategies and will help identify various species of mosquitos found in Hawaii.

As of last Friday the department had reported 109 confirmed cases of dengue fever statewide, most of them in or near Hana, Maui.

The black jars will contain no chemicals or pesticides and are not harmful to people or pets.

Gary Gill, deputy director of environmental health, said the department needs help to make the survey a success.

"You may begin seeing these black jars in your neighborhoods in the months to come," he said. "Please do not disturb them. They are collecting vital information to assist us in mapping out a plan that will help to control mosquitoes in our islands. And you'll be doing your part to control dengue in Hawaii."

According to experts, vigilant mosquito control is the only effective means to control dengue.