Spatial and Temporal distribution of Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquitoes in Shah Alam

ABSTRACT

Surveys are conducted at central zone of Shah Alam in determining the distribution of dengue vector mosquito population. A minimum of 100 houses was randomly searched for breeding at every 24 localities in central zone of Shah Alam. Number of buildings at central zone of Shah Alam was obtained from the local authorities in order to calculate the sample size. The positive and wet containers in each locality were recorded and the types of container for positive containers were categorized accordingly. The numbers of larvae in each container were collected. The pupal index (PI), house index (HI), container index (CI), and the Breteau index were calculated for each locality. Plastic containers (CID 1) showed the highest number of positive, while Seksyen 1 and Seksyen 14 showed the highest percentage of BI with 70% and 80% respectively. This study would provide the information regarding Aedes mosquito infestation and , highlighted the central region as the dengue fever was fluctuating in these area. It can also help to create strategy to reduce the mosquito menace in our country with more cost-effective mosquito larval control.