Autor(es): Chadee, DD; Martinez, R

Resumo: The diel landing/biting periodicity of the Trinidad strain of Aedes aegypti (L.) was monitored using human-bait during January-August 1999. Hourly light intensities were measured both indoors and outdoors at both urban and rural sites. The periodicity of females was diurnal and nocturnal, with 90% arriving during daylight and twilight and 10% during the night. The pattern of landing was trimodal, with consistent peaks at 0700h, 1100h and 1700h. The diel periodicities at indoor and outdoor urban sites were virtually identical. In contrast, the periodicities in rural Areas differed, with no nocturnal activities being recorded at indoor and outdoor sites. At both urban and rural sites, larger numbers of adults were collected outside than inside houses. A significant correlation between light intensities and mosquito landing patterns was observed. The implications of the changing landing patterns of Ae. aegypti within urban Areas are discussed in light of the epidemiology and control of dengue fever in Trinidad.

Palavras-Chave: Aedes Aegypti; Landing/Biting Cycle; Dengue; Light Regimen; Epidemiology And Control

Imprenta: Journal of Vector Ecology, v. 25, n. 2, p. 158-163, 2000

Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Dengue ; Aedes aegypti - Epidemiology ; Aedes aegypti - Public health

Data de publicação: 2000

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