Breeding sites of Aedes aegypti in metropolitan vacant lots in Greater Vitória, State of Espírito Santo, Brazil / Criadouros de Aedes aegypti em terrenos baldios na região metropolitana da Grande Vitória, Estado do Espírito Santo
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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44(2): 243-246, Mar.-Apr. 2011. graf, mapas, tab
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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.RESUMO
INTRODUÇÃO:
Os objetivos deste estudo foram avaliar a ocorrência de Aedes aegypti em diferentes tipos de criadouros em terrenos baldios (TBs) e os efeitos da limpeza mensal do terreno na redução dos focos do inseto.MÉTODOS:
Dois tipos de TBs foram amostrados, TB experimental submetido à limpeza mensal e TB controle, sem limpeza prévia.RESULTADOS:
A limpeza mensal dos TBs reduziu significativamente a abundância de formas imaturas do inseto.CONCLUSÕES:
Estratégias de combate ao vetor devem incluir a limpeza de TBs e a conscientização da população sobre o risco que representa o descarte de lixo em local impróprio.
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Main subject:
Disease Reservoirs
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Aedes
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Insect Vectors
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Animals
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo/BR
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