Community deployment of metofluthrin emanators to control indoor Aedes aegypti: Efficacy results from a crossover trial in Yucatan, Mexico.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Spatial emanators (SE) are innovative tools for controlling indoor Aedes aegypti due to their relatively easy use and high efficacy. Large-scale implementation challenges include community adoption, particularly ensuring proper installation and timely replacement as SE efficacy wanes.

Methodology and principal findings

We conducted a three-arm, open-label entomological cluster randomized controlled trial with a crossover design, involving 588 households, to assess the entomological effect of the community use of metofluthrin emanators. Arms were: "no treatment"; "community-led deployment" (CD), where the households were responsible for installing and replacing SE with minimal guidance; and "managed deployment" (MD), where the research team handled SE installation

SUBMITTER: Che-Mendoza A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12422581 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature