Composition and Distribution of Mosquito Vectors in a Peri-Urban Community Surrounding an Institution of Learning in Lafia Metropolis, Nasarawa State, Central Nigeria

Ombugadu, A; Jibril, A. B.; Mwansat, G. S.; Njila, HL; Attah, Amewu; A., Pam V.; Benson, R. F.; Deme, Gideon Gywa; Echor, B. O.; Ayim, J. O.; Uzoigwe, N. R.; Adejoh, V. A.; Ahmed, H. O.; Aimankhu, O. P.; Da’an, S. A.; Lapang, M. P.; Kure, M. S.; Samuel, M. D.; Nkup, C. D.

doi:10.30564/jzr.v4i3.4919

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“…It also has a well organize setting as compared to Iwashi. Although, Howell and Chadee (2007) and Ombugadu et al (2022) found that indoor resting mosquitoes were significantly more abundant in homes made of cement type which provides a very smooth surface for endophilic mosquitoes to rest compared to mud and mud/block house.…”

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A study on mosquitoes composition and malaria transmission in some communities in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Osidoma,

Pam,

Uzoigwe

et al. 2023

J. Biosci. Biotechnol. Discov.

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The paucity of information on malaria vectors in rural areas continues to pose a problem in the public health sector in Nigeria. Thus, the study on mosquitoes composition and malaria transmission in some communities in Doma Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa State, Nigeria was carried out between April and July 2021. Indoor resting mosquitoes were collected using standard pyrethrum spray catch (PSC) from 0600 to 0900 hours. The mosquitoes collected were transferred into a well labelled petri-dish and transported to the laboratory for processing. A total of 1,317 mosquitoes were collected which spread across Iwashi 1,132 (85.9%) and Ruttu 185 (14.0%) communities. The results obtained indicate that the Anopheles mosquitoes had a higher abundance of 1,020 (77.4%) mosquitoes of which females constituted 886 (67.3%) of the population collected while the anopheline males accounted for 134 (10.2%). The abundance of mosquitoes in relation to groups, species and sex respectively varied significantly (p < 0.05). A zero (0.0%) sporozoite rate was recorded from the 654 female Anopheles gambiae s. l. dissected, although oocyst was seen in the alimentary canal of 78 (11.9%) mosquitoes which may be an indicator of possible potential transmission. The results obtained from this study call on all the inhabitants of the two selected communities as well as Doma LGA at large to always clear all potential mosquitoes breeding sites. Also, members of the communities should ensure proper protection against vector-human contact by sleeping under insecticide treated bed nets.

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A study on mosquitoes composition and malaria transmission in some communities in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Osidoma,

Pam,

Uzoigwe

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J. Biosci. Biotechnol. Discov.

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“…Habitat related chemical cues have been shown to play an important role in the oviposition site selection by gravid female mosquitoes [3]. Anopheles gambiae and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes are anthropophilic thus, highly associated with habitats close to human dwellings [4]. Anopleles arabiensis mosquitoes in particular are anthropophilic or zoophilic depending on geographical location and host availability [5,6].…”

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Evaluation of Coloured Containers as Attractants to Gravid Mosquitoes for Oviposition

HL,

HS,

et al. 2023

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Selection of oviposition sites by female mosquitoes is crucial for the survival of their progeny. Thus, a study to evaluate Coloured containers as attractants that influence oviposition and development of mosquitoes in relation to some physicochemical parameters was carried out. Two liters plastic containers of different colours were filled with equal amounts of water and placed at ground level in the garden under full shade at 5cm interval. The colours were placed alphabetically as follows; black, blue, brown, green, pink, purple, red, white and yellow. The containers were observed daily for 30 days. On each day all the containers were carefully observed for the occurrence of mosquito larvae. There was no significant difference (P > 0.05) in the colour cues as attractants to influencing oviposition and development of mosquito species. The colour cues which attracted the most abundant mosquitoes for oviposition are in the order Red > Purple > Pink > Brown > White. There was a significant difference (P < 0.05) in the abundance of mosquitoes attracted for oviposition in relation to the coloured containers. A total of 290 mosquito larvae were collected from the nine breeding containers. Aedes species were the most abundant mosquito species that utilized all the nine manmade coloured containers for oviposition. While Culex species were the least abundant and utilized only red, black, yellow, and purple containers for oviposition. Water physicochemical parameters favours the attraction of mosquitoes for oviposition. Therefore, getting the right information about the colours cues and water factors that attract mosquito species for oviposition will help in reducing mosquito abundance.

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Composition and Distribution of Mosquito Vectors in a Peri-Urban Community Surrounding an Institution of Learning in Lafia Metropolis, Nasarawa State, Central Nigeria

Cited by 2 publications

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A study on mosquitoes composition and malaria transmission in some communities in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

A study on mosquitoes composition and malaria transmission in some communities in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Evaluation of Coloured Containers as Attractants to Gravid Mosquitoes for Oviposition

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