Mosquito species composition in selected public schools in the National Capital Region, Philippines

Issue Date

10-2014

Abstract

Determination of mosquito species based on ovitraps was done as part of vector surveillance in selected public elementary and high schools in the National Capital Region, Philippines. A total of 1,482 ovitraps were installed in these selected public schools. Species identification of collected specimen was carried out once a month from November 2013 to February 2014. Mosquito species found to be breeding in ovitraps include Aedes aegypti (88.94%) and Ae albopictus (11.06%). Nineteen (19) out of 29 elementary schools and twenty-one (21) out of 27 high schools have mixed mosquito populations in their premises. The presence of Ae albopictus is a concern as this species may transmit not only the dengue virus but Chikungunya virus, as well. This finding provides important information in the formulation of more comprehensive and intensified vector control operations in the schools tested.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

28

Issue

2

Page

217-218

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

AEDES AEGYPTI; AEDES ALBOPICTUS; TRAPS; TRAPPING; PEST CONTROL EQUIPMENT; OVIPOSITION; PHILIPPINES

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