2011
DOI: 10.1590/s0037-86822011000200022
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Abstract: Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the presence of Aedes aegypti in breeding sites located in vacant lots (VLs) and determine the effectiveness of VL cleaning to reduce insect foci. Methods: Two types of VLs were sampled, the experimental VL, which was cleaned monthly, and the control VL, which was not cleaned. Results: Monthly cleaning of VLs reduced the abundance of immature forms of A. aegypti. Conclusions: Strategies for combating this vector should include regular cleaning of VLs and educating the… Show more

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“…We suggest that these non-residential urban environments, particularly vacant lots, should be considered for inclusion in mosquito surveillance and control efforts. Similar findings for vacant lots were reported previously from other Latin American countries, including Argentina (Costa et al 2012), Brazil (Lopes et al 1993, da Silva et al 2006, dos Reis et al 2010, de Mendonca et al 2011), and Costa Rica (Troyo et al 2008). Vacant lots have several charactersistics that make them potentially important sources for production of Ae.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
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“…We suggest that these non-residential urban environments, particularly vacant lots, should be considered for inclusion in mosquito surveillance and control efforts. Similar findings for vacant lots were reported previously from other Latin American countries, including Argentina (Costa et al 2012), Brazil (Lopes et al 1993, da Silva et al 2006, dos Reis et al 2010, de Mendonca et al 2011), and Costa Rica (Troyo et al 2008). Vacant lots have several charactersistics that make them potentially important sources for production of Ae.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 89%
“…However, there is growing recognition in the Americas that non-residential urban environments (e.g., cemeteries, schools, commercial premises, vacant lots, and stormwater drains and catch basins) also can be important sources for production of Ae. aegypti (Lopes et al 1993; Vezzani and Schweigmann 2002; Abe et al 2005; da Silva et al 2006; Morrison et al 2006; Troyo et al 2008; dos Reis et al 2010; García-Rejón et al 2011b, 2012; de Mendonca et al 2011; Costa et al 2012; Manrique-Saide et al 2012, 2013). Moreover, water-holding containers may differ across urban environments with regards to such factors as container composition, water dynamics, water quality, storage capacity, temperature, and physical location.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Similar to studies in other parts of the Americas that highlighted the importance of non-residential areas for production of Ae. aegypti (Morrison et al 2006, Silva de Mendonça et al 2011), we found non-residential areas such as vacant lots, storm-water drains/catch basins on streets/ sidewalks, and parking lots important sources for a wide range of mosquito species.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 94%
“…Most sites (n = 167) were examined on a single occasion but some (eight residential premises, 26 streets/sidewalks with storm-water drains/catch basins, six vacant lots, and two parking lots) were examined on two or more dates, for a total number of site visits of 209. As defined in this study, vacant lots did not have buildings but often had abundant vegetation and substantial accumulations of trash (Silva de Mendonça et al 2011). …”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Regarding Culicinae subfamily, studies mainly have focus in Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762) (Varejão et al 2005, Mendonça et al 2011) and the knowledge on the occurrence of species belonging to this subfamily in wild environment is scarce (Deane et al 1968, Alencar et al 2004. Therefore, studies on the Culicidae fauna in Espírito Santo wild areas, mainly in flat areas, should be encouraged.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%