Abstract
A simultaneous equation model of the behavior of a mosquito abatement district based on biological and economic data is presented. Results indicate high long term costs if heavy reliance on chemical pesticide control methods continue, due to a pesticide resistance buildup in the mosquito populations. Physical source reduction methods were shown to be more efficient both in the short and long run. A linear programming model is presented which optimizes the inix of chemical and physical control methods. Results indicate increasing costs of mosquito abatement as pesticide effectiveness declines.
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