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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Guidelines to site selection for population surveillance and mosquito control trials: A case study from Mauritius
Acta Tropica, Volume 132, No. 1, Year 2014
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Description
Many novel approaches to controlling mosquito vectors through the release of sterile and mass reared males are being developed in the face of increasing insecticide resistance and other limitations of current methods. Before full scale release programmes can be undertaken there is a need for surveillance of the target population, and investigation of parameters such as dispersal and longevity of released, as compared to wild males through mark-release-recapture (MRR) and other experiments, before small scale pilot trials can be conducted. The nature of the sites used for this field work is crucial to ensure that a trial can feasibly collect sufficient and relevant information, given the available resources and practical limitations, and having secured the correct regulatory, community and ethical approvals and support. Mauritius is considering the inclusion of the sterile insect technique (SIT), for population reduction of Aedes albopictus, as a component of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life's 'Operational Plan for Prevention and Control of Chikungunya and Dengue'. As part of an investigation into the feasibility of integrating the SIT into the Integrated Vector Management (IVM) scheme in Mauritius a pilot trial is planned. Two potential sites have been selected for this purpose, Pointe des Lascars and Panchvati, villages in the North East of the country, and population surveillance has commenced. This case study will here be used to explore the considerations which go into determining the most appropriate sites for mosquito field research. Although each situation is unique, and an ideal site may not be available, this discussion aims to help researchers to consider and balance the important factors and select field sites that will meet their needs. © 2013 International Atomic Energy Agency 2013.
Authors & Co-Authors
Iyaloo, Diana P.
Mauritius
Ministry of Health and Quality of Life
Elahee, K. B.
Mauritius
Ministry of Health and Quality of Life
Bheecarry, Ambicadutt
Mauritius
Ministry of Health and Quality of Life
Lees, Rosemary Susan
Austria, Vienna
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna
Italy, Perugia
Polo D'innovazione Genomica
Statistics
Citations: 35
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.actatropica.2013.11.011
ISSN:
0001706X
e-ISSN:
18736254
Research Areas
Disability
Infectious Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Case Study
Study Approach
Qualitative
Study Locations
Mauritius