Distribution and larval breeding habitats of Aedes mosquito species in residential areas of northwest Ethiopia

Entomological survey was conducted at Kandla international seaport, Kandla, Gujarat, India during pre-monsoon season of 2018 for immature Aedes mosquitoes. Standard entomological techniques were used for survey. All approachable larval breeding habitats were inspected. Inside seaport area, a total of 45 premises were searched for Aedes breeding out of which 02 premises were found inside area of seaport with 4.44 Premises Index (PI), 1.77 Container Index (CI) and 4.44 Breteau Index (BI). Out-side area of seaport (non-residential), none of premises/ containers were found positive for breeding while in out-side residential area 27 were searched out of which 02 houses were found positive for Aedes breeding with 7.4 House Index (HI), 8.10 Container Index (CI) and 11.11 Breteau Index (BI). Intermittent supply of water was the main reason for Aedes breeding in residential colony. From this study it is evident that inside port area and outside port area provided ample habitats for the mosquitoes to breed and thrive in wet season. Regular entomological surveillance is needed not only to monitor the Aedesmosquito breeding in and around port area including residential areas nearby but also to prevent the transportation and establishment of mosquito species in newer areas. Community awareness is also equally important to prevent entry of vector mosquito species in new areas.

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Larval breeding habitats and ecological factors influence the species composition of mosquito (Diptera : Culicidae) in the parks of Dhaka city, Bangladesh

Bangladesh Journal of Zoology ◽

10.3329/bjz.v45i2.35706 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 45 (2) ◽

pp. 111-122 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Afroza Sultana ◽

Sharmin Hasan ◽

Mosharraf Hossain ◽

Abdul Alim ◽

Mohammad Al Mamun ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mosquito Control ◽

Mosquito Species ◽

Ecological Factors ◽

Control Program ◽

Breeding Habitat ◽

Coconut Shell ◽

Larval Abundance ◽

Tree Hole ◽

Breeding Habitats ◽

Tree Holes

Mosquito larval ecology is prerequisite for determining the larval abundance and species assemblage in mosquito control program. The study explored the association of five mosquito species with their breeding habitat diversity and species distribution in three selected parks from May to October, 2015. A total of 3217 mosquito larvae were reported from six breeding habitats, namely tree hole, leaf axils, water bottle, tire, drain and coconut shell. The frequency of the three species (Ae. aegypti, Ae. albopictus and Ar. subalbatus) coexistence was higher in tree holes (82.4%) than that of the other coexisting species. Pearson Chi-square result revealed that the association of species was significantly dependent on the breeding habitats. ANOVA further suggested that mosquito density varied across habitats where among the highest density of Cx. quinquefasciatus (3.87 ± 0.22) found in drain, followed by both Ae. albopictus (2.02 ± 0.17) and Ar. subalbatus (0.50 ± 0.09) in tree holes and Ae. aegypti (1.25 ± 0.23) in coconut shell. Cx. tritaeniorhynchus occurred in drain with the least observed density (0.03 ± 0.01). CCA results suggested that Aedes species were likely preferred to oviposit in shaded habitats where pH was associated with Ae. albopictus and dissolved oxygen was with Ae. aegypti and Ar. subalbatus. Culex species were positively associated with the habitats characterizing muddy bottom and emerging vegetation but not with any of the physico-chemical parameters. These findings concluded that ecological factors influence mosquito species to favor their breeding habitats can be helpful in controlling targeted vector species as well as the mosquito borne diseases.Bangladesh J. Zool. 45(2): 111-122, 2017

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From a Long-distance Threat to the Invasion Front: Invasive Aedes Mosquito Species in Belgium Between 2007 and 2020

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1008317/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Isra Deblauwe ◽

Katrien De Wolf ◽

Jacobus De Witte ◽

Anna Schneider ◽

Ingrid Verlé ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Aedes Albopictus ◽

Mosquito Species ◽

Aedes Mosquito ◽

Long Distance ◽

Invasion Front ◽

Management Actions ◽

Invasive Mosquito ◽

And Control ◽

Control Management

Abstract Background: Invasive mosquito species (IMS) and their associated mosquito-borne diseases are emerging in Europe. In Belgium, the first detection of Aedes albopictus occurred in 2000 and of Aedes japonicus in 2002. Early detection and control of these IMS at points of entry (PoE’s) are of paramount importance to slow down any possible establishment. This paper gives an account of the IMS surveillance in Belgium between 2007 and 2020 and reviews the introductions and establishments recorded in that period.Methods: In total 52 PoE’s were monitored at least once for the presence of IMS between 2007 and 2020. These included used tyre and lucky bamboo import companies, airports, ports, parking lots along highways, shelters for imported cutting plants, wholesale markets, industrial areas, recycling areas, and cemeteries and an allotment garden at the country border with colonised areas. In general, monitoring was performed between April and November. Mosquitoes were captured with adult and oviposition traps, as well as by larval sampling. A logistic regression was performed to investigate the percentage of positive PoE’s for Ae. albopictus over the years. Results: Aedes albopictus has been detected at ten PoE’s, Ae. japonicus at three PoE’s and Aedes koreicus at two PoE’s. The latter two species have established overwintering populations. The percentage of PoE’s positive for Ae. albopictus increased significantly over time. Aedes albopictus is currently entering Belgium through lucky bamboo trade, used tyre trade and passive ground transport, while Ae. japonicus only through the latter two pathways. In Belgium, the import through passive ground transport was first recorded in 2018 and its importance seems to grow.Conclusion: Belgium is currently at the invasion front of Ae. albopictus and Ae. japonicus. The surveillance and control management actions at well-known PoE‘s associated to long-distance introductions are more straightforward than at less-defined PoE’s associated with short-distance introductions from colonised areas. These latter PoE’s represent a new challenge for IMS management in Belgium in the coming years and stresses the urgence of implementing a sustainable, structured and long-term IMS management programme, integrating active and passive surveillance and control.

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Mosquito species distribution and larval breeding habitats with taxonomic identification of Anopheline mosquitoes in Korea

Entomological Research ◽

10.1111/j.1748-5967.2007.00049.x ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 37 (1) ◽

pp. 29-35 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Heung Chul KIM ◽

Terry A. KLEIN ◽

Won Ja LEE ◽

Brett W. COLLIER ◽

Sung Tae CHONG ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Species Distribution ◽

Mosquito Species ◽

Taxonomic Identification ◽

Breeding Habitats ◽

Anopheline Mosquitoes

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The biting flies of the Kano Plains, Kenya: Part II. Larval habitats of common mosquito species (Dipt., Culicidae)

Bulletin of Entomological Research ◽

10.1017/s0007485300057825 ◽

1971 ◽

Vol 61 (2) ◽

pp. 299-307 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Canute P. M. Khamala

Keyword(s):

Culex Pipiens ◽

Mosquito Species ◽

Breeding Site ◽

Breeding Sites ◽

Larval Habitats ◽

Emergent Plants ◽

Culex Pipiens Fatigans ◽

Breeding Habitats ◽

Mosquito Breeding ◽

Selection Of

Six natural terrestrial mosquito breeding habitats were recognised in the Kano Plains of Kenya by their condition, i.e. temporary or permanent, presence or absence of emergent plants, and by the chemical and physical characteristics of their water. Between September 1968 and March 1970, 13 mosquito species were found breeding in these habitats. Most species were restricted to a few habitats; only four showed a wide occurrence, being found in at least four. Anopheles gambiae Giles and Culex annulioris Theo. exploited all six habitats, suggesting that the characteristics studied were probably not critical to their selection of a breeding site. Mansonia and Coquillettidia spp. were restricted to habitats with some plants, indicating their dependence on such vegetation for respiration and protection. The indiscriminate selection of breeding sites by disease vectors, e.g. A. gambiae, A. pharoensis Theo. and Culex pipiens fatigans Wied., is worth noting in irrigation schemes.

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Larval habitat diversity and Anopheles mosquito species distribution in different ecological zones in Ghana

Parasites & Vectors ◽

10.1186/s13071-021-04701-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Isaac A. Hinne ◽

Simon K. Attah ◽

Benedicta A. Mensah ◽

Akua O. Forson ◽

Yaw A. Afrane

Keyword(s):

Lymphatic Filariasis ◽

Anthropogenic Activities ◽

Mosquito Species ◽

Larval Density ◽

Larval Habitat ◽

Effective Control ◽

Anopheles Coluzzii ◽

Ecological Zones ◽

Breeding Habitats ◽

Savannah Zone

Abstract Background Understanding the ecology of larval malaria and lymphatic filariasis mosquitoes in a changing environment is important in developing effective control tools or programmes. This study characterized the breeding habitats of Anopheles mosquitoes in rural communities in different ecological zones in Ghana during the dry and rainy seasons. Methods The spatio-temporal distribution, species composition, and abundance of larval Anopheles mosquitoes in breeding habitats were studied in five locations in three ecological zones of Ghana. These were Anyakpor (coastal savannah area), Duase (forest area), and Libga, Pagaza, and Kpalsogu (Sahel savannah area). Larvae were collected using standard dippers and were raised in the insectary for identification. Results Out of a total of 7984 mosquito larvae collected, 2152 (27.26%) were anophelines and were more abundant in the rainy season (70.82%) than in the dry season (29.18%). The anophelines comprised 2128 (98.88%) An. gambiae s.l., 16 (0.74%) An. rufipes, and 8 (0.37%) An. pharoensis. In the coastal savannah and forest zones, dug-out wells were the most productive habitat during the dry (1.59 larvae/dip and 1.47 larvae/dip) and rainy seasons (11.28 larvae/dip and 2.05 larvae/dip). Swamps and furrows were the most productive habitats in the Sahel savannah zone during the dry (0.25 larvae/dip) and rainy (2.14 larvae/dip) seasons, respectively. Anopheles coluzzii was the most abundant sibling species in all the ecological zones. Anopheles melas and An. arabiensis were encountered only in the coastal savannah and the Sahel savannah areas, respectively. Larval habitat types influenced the presence of larvae as well as larval density (p < 0.001). The land-use type affected the presence of Anopheles larvae (p = 0.001), while vegetation cover influenced larval density (p < 0.05). Conclusion The most productive habitats were dug-out wells in the coastal savannah and forest zones, and furrows from irrigated canals in the Sahel savannah zone. Anopheles coluzzii was the predominant vector species in all the ecological zones. The abundance of Anopheles breeding habitats and larvae were influenced by anthropogenic activities. Encouraging people whose activities create the larval habitats to become involved in larval source management such as habitat manipulation to stop mosquito breeding will be important for malaria and lymphatic filariasis control.

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Surveillance, insecticide resistance and control of an invasive Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) population in California

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.8107.3 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 194 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Anthony J. Cornel ◽

Jodi Holeman ◽

Catelyn C. Nieman ◽

Yoosook Lee ◽

Charles Smith ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Aedes Aegypti ◽

Insecticide Resistance ◽

Mosquito Species ◽

Residential Areas ◽

Mosquito Abundance ◽

New Locations ◽

New Formulation ◽

A Site ◽

Bg Sentinel ◽

And Control

The invasion and subsequent establishment in California of Aedes aegypti in 2013 has created new challenges for local mosquito abatement and vector control districts. Studies were undertaken to identify effective and economical strategies to monitor the abundance and spread of this mosquito species as well as for its control. Overall, BG Sentinel (BGS) traps were found to be the most sensitive trap type to measure abundance and spread into new locations. Autocidal-Gravid-Ovitraps (AGO-B), when placed at a site for a week, performed equally to BGS in detecting the presence of female Ae. aegypti. Considering operational cost and our findings, we recommend use of BGS traps for surveillance in response to service requests especially in locations outside the known infestation area. We recommend AGO-Bs be placed at fixed sites, cleared and processed once a week to monitor mosquito abundance within a known infestation area. Long-term high density placements of AGO-Bs were found to show promise as an environmentally friendly trap-kill control strategy. California Ae. aegypti were found to be homozygous for the V1016I mutation in the voltage gated sodium channel gene, which is implicated to be involved in insecticide resistance. This strain originating from Clovis, California was resistant to some pyrethroids but not to deltamethrin in bottle bio-assays. Sentinel cage ultra-low-volume (ULV) trials using a new formulation of deltamethrin (DeltaGard®) demonstrated that it provided some control (average of 56% death in sentinel cages in a 91.4 m spray swath) after a single truck mounted aerial ULV application in residential areas.

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Fauna associated with Malayan filariasis transmission in Banyuasin, South Sumatra, Indonesia

Veterinary World ◽

10.14202/vetworld.2021.1954-1959 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1954-1959

Author(s):

Budi Mulyaningsih ◽

Sitti Rahmah Umniyati ◽

Suwarno Hadisusanto ◽

Erwin Edyansyah

Keyword(s):

Mosquito Species ◽

Polymerase Chain Reaction Method ◽

Breeding Habitat ◽

Chain Reaction ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Blood Samples ◽

Breeding Habitats ◽

Polymerase Chain ◽

Reservoir Hosts ◽

Mansonia Uniformis

Background and Aim: Brugia malayi is known to be zoonotically important because it can be transmitted from animals (mammals and primates) to humans or from humans to humans through mosquito vectors. This study was conducted to explore the fauna associated with Malayan filariasis transmission in Sedang village, Suak Tapeh District, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional research design with an observational and analytical approach was applied in this study, and it was conducted in May 2018. Mosquitoes were collected twice using human bait both inside and outside the house from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The presence of competitors, predators, and reservoir hosts in the areas of five breeding habitats of Mansonia spp. was observed. The presence of microfilaria was confirmed under a microscope in night blood samples of inhabitants and cats. The presence of infective larvae (L3) of B. malayi was identified microscopically and based on the polymerase chain reaction method in female Mansonia mosquitoes. Results: A total of 12 mosquito species were found, among which Mansonia uniformis was the dominant mosquito, and the predominant competitor was Mansonia annulifera. Dragonflies, as predators were found in two breeding habitats and fish were found in one breeding habitat. The L3 of B. malayi were not identified in the mosquitoes, and the microfilariae of B. malayi were not found in the blood samples of inhabitants and cats. Conclusion: Although Mansonia mosquito population was abundant in Banyuasin Regency, the mosquito was not confirmed as an intermediate host of B. malayi, and the cat was not confirmed as a reservoir of B. malayi in the location.

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Penerapan 3M Terhadap Pencegahan Kejadian DBD di Wilayah Puskesmas Panambungan Kota Makassar

Journal of Health Quality Development ◽

10.51577/jhqd.v1i1.103 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 38-43

Author(s):

Fransiska Lang ◽

Muharti Syamsul ◽

Nur Hamdani Nur

Keyword(s):

Hemorrhagic Fever ◽

The Other ◽

Aedes Mosquito ◽

Residential Areas ◽

Water Reservoirs ◽

The Public ◽

The Poor ◽

Transmission Chain ◽

Descriptive Approach ◽

Used Goods

Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is a contagious disease caused by the dengue virus through the bite of an Aedes mosquito. One of the causes of this DHF incident is the poor sanitation of the environment around residential areas, efforts to prevent dengue fever are breaking the transmission chain by controlling the vector through the eradication of mosquito nests (PSN) and the implementation of the 3M movement.This study aimed to determine the description of the implementation of 3M in the working area of ?? Panambungan Health Center, Makassar.The type of this research was is a quantitative study with a descriptive approach. Data collection was carried out from September to October 2020. The population was all people who live in Kel. Panambungan. Data were collected through interviews using an observation sheet and a questionnaire. In the activity of draining water reservoirs, 67 (83.8%) families conducted this activity properly, while the other 13 (16.2%) families less conducted this activity. In the activity of burying used goods, 18 (22.5%) families conducted this activity properly, while the other 62 (77.5%) families less conducted this activity. Finally, in the activity of closing water reservoirs, 24 (30.4%) families conducted this activity properly, while the other 55 (69.6%) families less conducted this activity. Based on the results of the study, it is recommended to the public to pay attention to environmental conditions to prevent the occurrence of DHF.

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Surveillance, insecticide resistance and control of an invasive Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) population in California

F1000Research ◽

10.12688/f1000research.8107.1 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 194 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Anthony J. Cornel ◽

Jodi Holeman ◽

Catelyn C. Nieman ◽

Yoosook Lee ◽

Charles Smith ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Aedes Aegypti ◽

Insecticide Resistance ◽

Mosquito Species ◽

Residential Areas ◽

Mosquito Abundance ◽

New Locations ◽

New Formulation ◽

A Site ◽

Bg Sentinel ◽

And Control

The invasion and subsequent establishment in California of Aedes aegypti in 2013 has created new challenges for local mosquito abatement and vector control districts. Studies were undertaken to identify effective and economical strategies to monitor the abundance and spread of this mosquito species as well as for its control. Overall, BG Sentinel (BGS) traps were found to be the most sensitive trap type to measure abundance and spread into new locations. Autocidal-Gravid-Ovitraps (AGO-B), when placed at a site for a week, performed equally to BGS in detecting the presence of female Ae. aegypti. Considering operational cost and our findings, we recommend use of BGS traps for surveillance in response to service requests especially in locations outside the known infestation area. We recommend AGO-Bs be placed at fixed sites, cleared and processed once a week to monitor mosquito abundance within a known infestation area. Long-term high density placements of AGO-Bs were found to show promise as an environmentally friendly trap-kill control strategy. California Ae. aegypti were found to be homozygous for the V1016I mutation in the voltage gated sodium channel gene, which is implicated to be involved in insecticide resistance. This strain originating from Clovis, California was resistant to some pyrethroids but not to deltamethrin in bottle bio-assays. Sentinel cage ultra-low-volume (ULV) trials using a new formulation of deltamethrin (DeltaGard®) demonstrated that it provided some control (average of 56% death in sentinel cages in a 91.4 m spray swath) after a single truck mounted aerial ULV application in residential areas.

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