Mosquito breeding sites: Distribution and relative abundance of species in the Jos Plateau, Nigeria
Autor(es): Anyanwu, Greg I.; Iwuala, Moses O.E.
Resumo: A 12-month bimonthly outdoor inspection of domestic water receptacles for immature mosquito breeding in the Jos Area of Nigeria revealed a highly significant difference (P<0.001) in mosquito abundance between the rural, semi-urban and urban centres and Culex quinquefasciatus and Aedes aegypti predominated in the samples. The high mosquito abundance in Jos urban and Bukuru during December-February appeared to follow the seasonal rainfall pattern. Of all receptacles surveyed, plastic jars showed the least attraction for mosquito activity whereas clay/earthenware pots and metal cans were the favoured breeding units. The public health implications and mosquito breeding around human homes is discussed.
Imprenta: Medical Entomology and Zoology, v. 50, n. 3, p. 243-249, 1999
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 1999
