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Epopa, PS, Millogo, AA, Collins, CM, North, AR, Benedict, MQ, Tripet, F, OʼLoughlin, S, Dabiré, RK, Ouédraogo, GA and Diabaté, A (2020) Anopheles gambiae (s.l.) is found where few are looking: assessing mosquito diversity and density outside inhabited areas using diverse sampling methods. Parasites & Vectors, 13 (1). 516 - ?. ISSN 1756-3305
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: One of the promising current approaches to curb malaria lies in genetic vector control, the implementation of which will require an improved understanding of the movement of genetic constructs among mosquito populations. To predict potential gene flow from one area to another, it is important to begin to understand mosquito dynamics outside of the commonly-sampled village areas, and thus how genes may move between villages. This study assessed the presence and relative abundance of mosquitoes in a 6-km corridor between two villages in western Burkina Faso. METHODS: The area surrounding the villages was mapped and the road between them was used as the basis of a transect along which to sample. Five collection points were placed along this transect. To investigate both larval and adult mosquito presence, multiple sampling approaches were used surrounding each point: searching for larval sites in an area of 500 m radius, swarm sampling, human landing catches (HLC), CDC light traps and backpack aspiration catches of potential resting sites. Sampling took place twice: in September and October 2015. RESULTS: Adult mosquitoes from six species of Anopheles and three other genera were found along the whole transect. Anopheles gambiae (s.l.) was the most abundant followed by Anopheles nili and Anopheles coustani. Larvae of Anopheles spp. were found in small pools of surface water along the whole transect, though their presence increased with human proximity. HLC and aspiration were the most efficient methods of collecting adult mosquitoes along the whole transect, indicating that there are both host-seeking and resting mosquitoes well away from core village areas. In contrast, swarms of male mosquitoes, thought to be the principle mating locations of Anopheles spp. mosquitoes in West Africa, were only found close to the core village areas. CONCLUSIONS: This preliminary study indicates that Anopheles spp. mosquitoes are both present and breeding in low human-density areas along transit axes and provides both a relative evaluation of methods for use in these areas and evidence that gene flow between Sahelian population centres is likely. More robust and structured studies are nevertheless needed to come with stronger conclusions.
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | Anopheles gambiae (s.l.) Genetic control Human settlements Mosquito sampling outside villages Vector control |
Subjects: | G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > G Geography (General) S Agriculture > SF Animal culture |
Divisions: | Faculty of Natural Sciences > School of Life Sciences |
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Depositing User: | Symplectic |
Date Deposited: | 16 Dec 2020 13:34 |
Last Modified: | 16 Dec 2020 13:34 |
URI: | https://eprints.keele.ac.uk/id/eprint/9001 |