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Breeding sites of Aedes aegypti in metropolitan vacant lots in Greater Vitória, State of Espírito Santo, Brazil
- Source :
- Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical, Vol 44, Iss 2, Pp 243-246 (2011)
- Publication Year :
- 2011
- Publisher :
- Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT), 2011.
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Abstract
- INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to evaluate the presence of Aedes aegypti in breeding sites located in vacant lots (VLs) and determine the effectiveness of VL cleaning to reduce insect foci. METHODS: Two types of VLs were sampled, the experimental VL, which was cleaned monthly, and the control VL, which was not cleaned. RESULTS: Monthly cleaning of VLs reduced the abundance of immature forms of A. aegypti. CONCLUSIONS: Strategies for combating this vector should include regular cleaning of VLs and educating the public regarding the risks of discarding waste in inappropriate areas.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16789849 and 00378682
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.523c3ba4115a4fbf9d61c8637e215196
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1590/S0037-86822011000200022