Survey of mosquitoes prevalence and abundance in dumpsite within Port Harcourt metropolis, Rivers State Nigeria.
- October 22, 2020
- Posted by: RSIS Team
- Categories: Applied Science, Health Sciences, IJRIAS
International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) | Volume V, Issue X, October 2020 | ISSN 2454–6186
Thompson I. Osumenya, Richard U. Iloma, Mbato I. Cyprian, Vivian k. Kina
Department of Environmental Health Technology, Rivers State college of Health science and Management Technology Port Harcourt. PMB 5039
Abstract: This study places emphases on preferred breeding grounds for mosquitoes in Port Harcourt metropolis . Refuse dump site is known to be a preferred breeding ground for various species of mosquitoes. Dump sites harbors containers, empty cans, tires, etc which contains water that enhances mosquito breeding. Stagnant water and drainages promotes mosquito breeding. Ten dump sites in towns within Port Harcourt metropolis were selected for the study. They includes Mile 1, water line, Mile 3, Rumeueme, Rumuokuta, Rumuokoro, Adageorge, Wimpey, D/Line and Agip . Mile 1 market has the highest mosquito prevalence rate followed by Rumumukuta and water lines. Aedes aegypti recorded the highest prevalence frequency, seconded by Aedes albopictus and culex trigripes. Block drainages is the highest most preferred microhabitat followed by tires and ground pools, living parts of plants has the list population of mosquitoes. Samples were assessed, monitored on bimonthly bases.
Keywords: Abundance, Mosquitoes, Prevalence, Dumps Sites, Port Harcourt Metropolis.
I. INTRODUCTION
Mosquitoes are known as one of the deadliest insect globally. Their ability to carry and spread disease to humans is responsible for millions of mortality of adults and children every year. In 2015 malaria alone caused over 500, 000 deaths as reported by WHO. The global incidence of dengue fever has risen in many folds in the past 25 years, and more nations are reporting their first outbreaks of the disease. Zika virus diseases,, dengue fever, chikungunya, and yellow fever are all transmitted to humans by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. More than half of the world’s populations live in areas where this mosquito species is present. Sustained mosquito control efforts are important to prevent outbreaks from these diseases. There are several different types of mosquitoes and some have the ability to carry many different diseases. Weidong (2005)
