The local Mesocyclops species and applying ability to kill Aedes Aegypti larvae in water containers in Hai Duong province, 2003
- Author:
Nguyen Thi Yen
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Aedes Aegypti larvae, dengue fever
- MeSH:
Water;
Dengue;
Larva;
Copepoda
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2004;490(10):28-31
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
-
Abstract:
By this study, 5 species of Mesocyclop were identified. All have high ability to kill the larvae of Aedes mosquito. In 24h an average of 28,7-41,3 larvae could be killed, especially 36 larvae by M. woutersi and M. aspericorni, which occurred mainly in water reservoir. The involvement of the community in the eradication of malaria vectors in local area using Mesocyclops was recommended.
