Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Mosquito Populations
Through Agent-Based Simulation
Abstract
Mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti, are key vectors of diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. Estimate mosquito population density is essential for designing and implementing mosquito population control strategies. Traditional models, like [1] focus on temporal dynamics,however, these models cannot explain the spatial aspects of mosquito distribution, which are important for understanding interactions with the environment and designing targeted interventions such as sterile mosquito releases or Wolbachia-based strategies. Agent-Based Models (ABMs)provide a way to address the spatio-temporal distribution problem while incorporating individual hetero geneity and stochastic interactions [2].
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