Autor(es): Stein, M.; Oria, G. I.; Almiron, W. R.

Resumo: Breeding containers for Aedes aegypti were identified in two cities of Chaco Province (northeast Argentina): Presidencia Roque Saenz Pena and Machagai. All water-retaining recipients found in house backyards capable to retain water were classified according to their type and size, counted and checked. Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus were the most frequently collected species, being also found C. maxi, C. saltanensis and Ochlerotatus scapularis. Tires and car batteries represented the most important type of container where immature forms of culicids could be found. Rain was an important factor for A. aegypti proliferation, as well as the widespread habit of the population of keeping useless containers at home, which allows the development of culicids.

Palavras-Chave: Containers; Human diseases; Viral diseases; Microhabitats; Habitat selection; Public health; Vectors; Habitat preferences; Reproduction; Culex quinquefasciatus; Yellow fever virus; Ochlerotatus scapularis; Aedes aegypti; Culex saltanensis

Imprenta: Revista de Saude Publica, v. 36, n. 5, p. 627-630, 2002.

Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Virus ; Aedes aegypti - Public health

Data de publicação: 2002

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