Penggunaan Metode Jaring Penghalang (Barrier) sebagai Metode Alternatif Koleksi Nyamuk Anopheles di Lapangan

Abstract

Barrier net was introduced as alternative method for mosquitoes collection to minimize mosquitoes bites to collectors. The aim of study was to introduce barrier net, as alternative method for collecting mosquitoes in field. The study was conducted in Pesawaran and South Lampung Regency, Lampung Province, from January to June 2011. Barrier net was 25x2 meters expanded, and tied by bamboo. Barrier net was installed in area, separated from breeding habitats of Anopheles to communities. The result showed that in Pesawaran Regency, caught by barrier net, An. subpictus 72,5 per person per night; An. sundaicus 20,51 per person per night; An. barbumbrosus  0,13 per person per night. Otherwise, by outdoor human landing collection, An. tesselatus 23,75 per person per night and An. sundaicus 11,25 per person per night. In South Lampung Regency, caught by barrier net, An. sundaicus 1,25  per person per night; An. vagus 1,0 per person per night; An. annularis and An. subpictus 0,25 per person per night, while, by outdoor human landing collection, An. sundaicus 150,625 per person per night on May, whereas, on June, An. tesselatus 54,375 per person per night. The conclusion was, barrier net could be as alternative method for getting  mosquitoes resting collection