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The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), particularly the urbanized areas of Kwajalein and Majuro atolls, has experienced multiple outbreaks of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya with substantial health and economic impacts. Vector control remains the most effective method for reducing disease risk, but comprehensive data on local mosquito vector composition, distribution, and abundance are needed to guide new, effective control efforts. From 2022 to 2024, we conducted a longitudinal baseline assessment of mosquito abundance and species composition on Ebeye and nearby islets in Kwajalein Atoll, RMI, using BG-Sentinel traps and ovitraps. Aedes aegypti was the most prevalent species, accounting for 58% of all adult females collected across study locations, with higher relative abundances on Ebeye than on northern islets (4.7 vs. 2.3 per trap\/night). Aedes albopictus was more abundant on northern islets (0.7 vs. 3.2 per trap\/night), and Culex quinquefasciatus showed similar abundances (1.2 vs. 1.7 per trap\/night). Rainfall and anthropogenic factors, including water storage practices and housing density, influenced mosquito abundance. 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