Studies on the Breeding of Aedes aegypti, the vector of Dengue/DHF in Urban Arid Areas of Western Rajasthan

Dr. Rina Kumawat; Dr. Karam V. Singh*

Volume : VI, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Studies on the Breeding of Aedes aegypti, the vector of Dengue/DHF in Urban Arid Areas of Western Rajasthan

Dr. Rina Kumawat, Dr. Karam V. Singh

Abstract :

 Dengue fever has re–emerged as an increasingly significant global health threat amid diminishing resources pledged for its control in developing nations. Controlling its mosquito vector Aedes aegypti is of public health importance because, at present, its control is the only means to stop dengue virus transmission. Efforts to limit eeding of vector are often insufficient for preventing dengue epidemics due to insufficient knowledge of eeding places. To improve control efficiency and cost–effectiveness, some advocate eliminating or treating only highly productive containers. To identify and targe the most productive dengue vector eeding sites in urban arid situations, the present study was carried out in three seasons i.e. Pre Monsoon, Monsoon and Post Monsoon. Three eeding sites i.e. Ground Cement Tanks, Ground Plastic Drum and Coolers altogether contributed 76.5 per cent container positivity, which is an important finding and may be considered while formulating anti–larval control strategy for the area. The findings also suggest to strengthened the control efforts during July month to reduce the container positivity and vector population in the following months.