GLOBE Kits
To successfully use the Mosquito Habitat Mapper protocol within the GLOBE Observer App, create a "Kit" with the following items:
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Magnifying lens that attaches to a mobile device (smart phone or tablet compatible with the GLOBE Observer App)
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Latex gloves and goggles (to safely collect the water sample)
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Water bottle, ketchup bottle, turkey baster or bucket (to collect larvae sample)
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Plastic bag (to transport larvae sample)
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Permanent marker (to write date and location of where sample was taken on the collection bag)
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Ethanol OR hand sanitizer (to euthanize larvae)
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Pipette (to transfer sample from sampling container to plate)
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White plastic plate (to view and count the larvae in your sample)
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Paper towels (to keep the observation area clean and dry)
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Probe (bamboo skewers or toothpicks to help with larvae identification)
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Vial (to store larvae samples - for individuals conducting training workshops)
See below for clarifying images:




attached to smart phone