Anopheles stephensi larval habitat superproductivity and its relevance for larval source management in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The invasion of Africa by Anopheles stephensi poses a significant threat to malaria elimination. Unlike African Anopheline species, An. stephensi may be less impacted by rainfall seasonality due to its predominance within artificial containers. To test this assumption, the seasonal transition of an established population from eastern Ethiopia between rainy and dry periods was quantified. Secondary objectives included the theoretical quantification of the impact of habitat seasonality on the efficacy of larval control, and the study of habitat overlap between An. stephensi and Aedes aegypti.

Methods

The study was conducted in the city of Kebri Dehar, Somali Region of Ethiopia. Standard dipping was conducted in 100 houses during the peak rainy season (November 2020)

SUBMITTER: Yared S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12541961 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature