Potential breeding sites for Aedes albopictus and Aedes aegypti: assessment against different container types

Abstract

An assessment towards potential breeding sites container was conducted in the UniversitiTeknologi MARA, peripheral areas.Sample was collected by dipping identified as positive out of total 147 containers surveyed. highest number of positive container container, vase and old furniture (9%), bottle (6%) and water dispenser (3%). Kg TersusunBatu 3 showed the highest number of positive container (N=16), foll Tapah Road (N=12), Taman Tapah (N=4) and UiTMTapah (N=2). The number of albopictus (85%) collected was h (15%). Source reduction by eliminating any potential curb the population of Aedes mosquitoes.