Evaluation of two sweeping methods for estimating the number of immature Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in large containers

Introduction Here, we evaluated sweeping methods used to estimate the number of immature Aedes aegypti in large containers. Methods III/IV instars and pupae at a 9:1 ratio were placed in three types of containers with, each one with three different water levels. Two sweeping methods were tested: water-surface sweeping and five-sweep netting. The data were analyzed using linear regression. Results The five-sweep netting technique was more suitable for drums and water-tanks, while the water-surface sweeping method provided the best results for swimming pools. Conclusions Both sweeping methods are useful tools in epidemiological surveillance programs for the control of Aedes aegypti.

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Main Authors:	Dibo,Margareth Regina, Favaro,Eliane Aparecida, Parra,Maisa Carla Pereira, Santos,Thiciane Cristian dos, Cassiano,Juliana Haines, Deitz,Keli Vanessa de Souza, Pagliotto,Aline Michelle dos Santos, Zini,Nathalia, Benetti,Daniela Regina, Chiaravalloti-Neto,Francisco
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2013
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822013000400502
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