Habitat Characterization and Spatial Distribution of Anopheles Sp Mosquito Larvae in Luanda, Angola - Abstract
Anophelesgambiae and Anophelesfunestus are the main vectors of malaria in Angola. The objective of this work was to obtain information about the habitat characterization of Anopheles sp. Mosquito larvae in Luanda. Mosquito larvae sampling was conducted to determine the presence or absence of Anopheles mosquito larvae during January and March 2015. A total of 512 potential mosquito breeding sites were sampled, 437 (85,3%) were productive for mosquitos About 135 of 179 (75,4%) of all available Anopheles sp. habitats were man-made. Anopheles sp. Larvae presence was much more likely to found in ground drains, concrete drains, puddles, ground wells and concrete wells than other habitats. Breeding sites with sunlit presence and semi-polluted and clear water were more likely to contain Anopheles sp. larvae than others. This results combined with improved knowledge of mosquito ecology and their interactions with humans, is crucial to understand the epidemiology of urban malaria in the capital of Angola.