Potential of aedes breeding site with different types of container at plant nurseries in Klang

Abstract

Dengue fever which transmitted by the Aedes mosquitoes has been one of the most widespread vector-borne disease. The most important thing in reducing the dengue infection cases is by controlling the populations of the Aedes mosquito by destructing Aedes breeding sites. Aedes breeding sites can be determine by conducting a larval survey. Most of the studies conducted were focusing on residential area. However, the mushrooming plant nursery within the housing vicinity has becoming a potential breeding places for aedes since it provides potential artificial and water source to the vector. In this study, 9 plant nurseries have been observed, and the overall cleanliness and distance from nearest housing area were measured. During the observation, pots, plates, tires, and bucket mostly found in nurseries and may harboring the immature stage of Aedes, hence this study has focused on the container survey and larval collection was carried out. Noteworthily, a total of 68 containers were found positive for breeding sites, and most likely the artificial container with larger surface area harboring more than lesser surface area. Adding up to that situation, the relationship between the type of container and likelihood of breeding potential has scored a great observation too.