Effect of predators on Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles funestus larval survivorship in Homa Bay County Western Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rise of insecticide resistance against malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa has resulted in the need to consider other methods of vector control. The potential use of biological methods, including larvivorous fish, Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) and plant shading, is sustainable and environmentally friendly options. This study examined the survivorship of Anopheles arabiensis and Anopheles funestus larvae and habitat productivity in four permanent habitat types in Homa Bay county, western Kenya.

Methods

Predator densities were studied in a laboratory setup while habitat productivity and larval survivorship was studied in field setup.

Results

Fish were observed as the most efficient predator (75.8% larval reduction rate) followed by water boat

SUBMITTER: Orondo PW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10557226 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature