2007/05/17 by Rafael Maciel-de-Freitas, Rafael Maciel‐de‐Freitas, William de Almeida Marques +7 · 1 citation
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Medicine · #Insect Pest Control Strategies #Malaria Research and Control #Mosquito-borne diseases and control
paper · pdf · doi:10.1590/s0074-02762007005000056
openalex publication_date 2007/05/17 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/01
Seasonal variation in container productivity and infestation levels by Aedes aegypti were evaluated in two areas with distinct levels of urbanization degrees in Rio de Janeiro, a slum and a suburban neighborhood. The four most productive containers can generate up to 90% of total pupae. Large and open-mouthed containers, such as water tanks and metal drums, located outdoors were the most productive in both areas, with up to 47.49% of total Ae. aegypti pupae collected in the shaded sites in the suburban area. Water-tanks were identified as key containers in both areas during both the dry and rainy seasons. Container productivity varied according to seasons and urbanization degree. However, the mean number of pupae per house was higher in the suburban area, but not varied between seasons within each area (P > 0.05). High infestation indexes were observed for both localities, with a house index of 20.5-21.14 in the suburban and of 9.56-11.22 in the urban area. This report gives potential support to a more focused and cost-effective Ae. aegypti control in Rio de Janeiro.