Evaluation of two sweeping methods for estimating the number of immature Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in large containers

Author(s)

Dibo, Margareth Regina ^{[1, 2]} ; Favaro, Eliane Aparecida ^[2] ; Pereira Parra, Maisa Carla ^[2] ; dos Santos, Thiciane Cristian ^[1] ; Cassiano, Juliana Haines ^[2] ; de Souza Deitz, Keli Vanessa ^[2] ; dos Santos Pagliotto, Aline Michelle ^[1] ; Zini, Nathalia ^[1] ; Benetti, Daniela Regina ^[2] ; Chiaravalloti-Neto, Francisco ^[3]

Affiliation

^[1] Governo Estado Sao Paulo, Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, SP - Brazil

^[2] Fac Med Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Dept Epidemiol & Saude Coletiva, Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, SP - Brazil

^[3] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Saude Publ, Dept Epidemiol, BR-01255 Sao Paulo - Brazil

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical; v. 46, n. 4, p. 502-505, JUL-AUG 2013.
• Web of Science Citations: 2

Abstract

Introduction Here, we evaluated sweeping methods used to estimate the number of immature Aedes aegypti in large containers. Methods III/IV instars and pupae at a 9:1 ratio were placed in three types of containers with, each one with three different water levels. Two sweeping methods were tested: water-surface sweeping and five-sweep netting. The data were analyzed using linear regression. Results The five-sweep netting technique was more suitable for drums and water-tanks, while the water-surface sweeping method provided the best results for swimming pools. Conclusions Both sweeping methods are useful tools in epidemiological surveillance programs for the control of Aedes aegypti. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 08/03799-1 - Investigation of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) pupal productivity and assessment of stability of key homes and containers in a medium-sized city in the state of são paulo
• Grantee: Francisco Chiaravalloti Neto
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants