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■Bio-mathematics, Statistics and Nano-Technologies: Mosquito Control Strategies

CONTENTS

18.1

Introduction ...............................................................

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18.2

Study area ................................................................

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PILOT STUDY I ..........................................................

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18.3.1 Assessment of the use of substances with attractive power in ovitraps

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18.3.2 Material and Methods .............................................

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18.3.3 Results ............................................................

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18.3.4 Discussion ........................................................

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18.3.5 Conclusion ........................................................

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PILOT STUDY II .........................................................

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18.4.1 BR-OVT evaluation ...............................................

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18.4.2 Material and Methods .............................................

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18.4.3 Results ............................................................

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18.4.4 Discussion ........................................................

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18.4.5 Conclusion ........................................................

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PILOT STUDY III ........................................................

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18.5.1 Evaluation of the effectiveness of insecticide paints ................

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18.5.2 Material and method ...............................................

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18.5.3 Results and discussion .............................................

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18.5.4 Conclusion ........................................................

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18.1

INTRODUCTION

Cabo Verde is an insular country located in the Atlantic Ocean and plagued by vector-

borne diseases since its origins, with malaria outbreaks registered since the 16th century,

with epidemics of yellow fever and lymphatic filariasis in the past and currently with large

outbreaks of emerging viruses such as dengue and Zika [1,5]. To respond to this priority

health problem, the country has an integrated national program to combat vector-borne

diseases, based on the use of insecticides (temephos for the control of breeding sites and

deltamethrin for indoor and outdoor spraying). These control activities include the use of

larvivorous fish, physical control of solid waste cleaning, and communication campaigns

during outbreaks and periods of greater risk of epidemics [6]. Despite the efforts made, the

epidemics of malaria and arboviruses (dengue and Zika) continue to be a reality [7].

Partly due to failures in the design and development of the control program itself, but

also due to the weather and the geopolitical position that Cabo Verde plays, in the mid-

dle of the Atlantic between three continents, affected by the main traffic routes of trade

and people. To help the health authorities implement more assertive vector control strate-

gies, the Tropical Diseases Research Group at the Jean Piaget University of Cabo Verde –

GIDTPiaget conducts research on control methodologies and interventions aimed at vec-

tors mosquitos in the country (Aedes aegypti, Anopheles arabiensis and Culex pipiens sl).