Breeding places of mosquito larvae and pupae in Bandung City

Abstract

Mosquitoes are main vector on the transmission of a number of pathogens include arthropod-borne viruses (arboviruses), parasitic worms, and protozoa. The diseases include malaria, West Nile virus, chikungunya virus, dengue fever, yellow fever, Rift Valley fever, and many more. This study aims to analyze the breeding places that affect the presence of mosquitoes' larvae and pupa. The survey with stratified random sampling method applied to 2035 houses and inspected 5984 containers. The survey conducted from March to July 2015. The analysis used was correlation analysis and generalized estimating equation (GEE). Volume influences the presence of larvae in containers whereas the presence of pupa as a proxy of adult mosquitoes is related to the volume of containers, plant-covered containers in total and in part, and containers that are entirely and partially closed. In conclusions, breeding places containing larvae and pupa are large volume containers that are not closed or partially closed with water sources from rainwater and well water.