The Original Prokopack
Invented in 2009 by Dr. Vazquez-Prokopec (at Emory University), the PROKOPACK is a portable, battery-powered device used to collect adult mosquitoes for research and public health surveillance.
The PROKOPACK has become a key entomological tool for the study of mosquitoes, phlebotomines and sanflies, as well as biting midges.
Prokopack resources
Ordering
We sell ready-to-use kits consisting of a PROKOPACK, a backpack, a handle, collection cups and (optional) a rechargeable battery.
Additional Prokopack information
What is the Prokopack? The Prokopack aspirator is a patented invention consisting of a portable, battery-powered device designed for the efficient collection of adult mosquitoes in indoor and outdoor environments. Developed to support vector surveillance and research, the Prokopack enables standardized sampling of resting mosquitoes, including Aedes aegypti, Anopheles, and Culex species. Unlike traditional traps that rely on attraction, the Prokopack allows direct sampling of mosquitoes in their natural resting sites—such as walls, ceilings, and furniture—providing more accurate estimates of adult mosquito density and behavior.
Key Features: Lightweight and portable design for field deployment. Battery-powered operation for use in low-resource settings. Efficient collection of resting adult mosquitoes. Compatible with extension poles for sampling ceilings and high surfaces. Live capture suitable for downstream analyses (e.g., blood meal identification, pathogen detection).
Applications in Vector Surveillance The Prokopack is widely used in entomological surveillance and research programs, including: Monitoring mosquito populations in households and communities Evaluating vector control interventions (e.g., indoor residual spraying) Measuring mosquito abundance, blood-feeding status, and parity Supporting studies of arbovirus and malaria transmission dynamics Its portability and ease of use make it particularly suitable for large-scale field studies and routine public health surveillance.
