One health approch: Diversity of domestic larval habitats and human responsibility in mosquito proliferation in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso)
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One health approch: Diversity of domestic larval habitats and human responsibility in mosquito proliferation in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso)
Abstract
Larval control strategies recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) require a comprehensive understanding of the distribution and typology of mosquito larval habitats. This study aimed to characterize larval breeding sites of vector-borne diseases and to assess key entomological parameters in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso. Larval surveys were conducted in domestic environments across five districts of the city between 2022 and 2023, encompassing both the rainy and dry seasons. Standard entomological indices were calculated, and physicochemical characteristics of breeding sites, including pH and temperature, were measured to support the prediction and mitigation of potential epidemic risks. A total of 2,802 larval breeding sites were identified and classified into six habitat types, predominantly of anthropogenic origin, and were found to harbor Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex species. Larval density and species composition varied significantly across breeding site types. The widespread occurrence of larval habitats and the high level of mosquito proliferation appear to be driven primarily by inadequate environmental sanitation and human activities that create and maintain suitable breeding conditions. Monitoring mosquito density and entomological indicators is essential for tracking the spatiotemporal dynamics of vector-borne diseases. Overall, these findings provide critical evidence to inform and strengthen integrated vector control strategies in Burkina Faso.
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Zouéra Laouali, Kouamé Wilfred Ulrich Kouadio, Moussa Namountougou*, 2026. One health approch: Diversity of domestic larval habitats and human responsibility in mosquito proliferation in Bobo-Dioulasso (Burkina Faso). Int. J. Biosci., 28(2), 38-52.
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