Key breeding containers of Aedes spp. in 56 selected public elementary schools and high schools in the National Capital Region, Philippines

Issue Date

10-2014

Abstract

Vector surveillance is an important component of the National Dengue Prevention and Control Programs of the Philippines. Under this strategy, inspection of artificial or natural containers that can hold water is done to determine the presence of larvae or pupae of Aedes in each household. Searching and destroying of artificial or natural containers, which may be considered as useless containers, and clearing or covering of useful ones can be done to reduce and eliminate Aedes breeding. This approach is proven to reduce the proliferation of Aedes in the community. In a school setting, very few studies have been done to determine the key breeding containers of the vectors of dengue. The key breeding containers are those that are most productive for the breeding of Aedes. Therefore, this study aimed the type of containers in the schools serving as breeding places of Aedes and to establish the Container Index (CI) of each school. Approximately 1500 classrooms from 56 selected public schools in National Capital Region (NCR) were investigated for the presence of key breeding containers from May 2013 to March 2014. The schools were composed of 29 elementary and 27 high schools. The most common breeding containers found indoors in the majority of schools were drums, pail, pot pans, and earthen containers for ornamental plants. Hydroponic container, water trough and garden fountains were the most common containers found outdoors. Drum have been found as the most productive key breeding containers among the schools. The result of the study is significant for the schools and the local government units in terms of enhancement of their vector surveillance activities as well as prediction of impending outbreaks in their locality. The findings can be used as basis for policy development on school-based dengue prevention and control program.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

28

Issue

2

Page

217

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

En – AGROVOC descriptors

AEDES AEGYPTI; ANIMAL BREEDING; BREEDING; CONTAINERS; MONITORING; PHILIPPINES

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