Did microbial larviciding contribute to a reduction in malaria cases in eastern Botswana in 2012–2013?

Larviciding has potential as a component of integrated vector management for the reduction of malaria transmission

Abstract

Setting

Larviciding has potential as a component of integrated vector management for the reduction of malaria transmission in Botswana by complementing long-lasting insecticide nets and indoor residual sprays.

Objective

To evaluate the susceptibility of local Anopheles to commonly used larvicides.

Design

This field test of the efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israliensis vs. Anopheles was performed by measuring larval density before treatment and 24 hours and 48 hours after treatment in 7 sites of Bobirwa district, eastern Botswana, in 2012 and 2013. Vector density and malaria cases were compared between Bobirwa and Ngami (northwestern Botswana), with no larviciding in the control arm.

This research was supported by the UK Department for International Development’s Operational Research Capacity Building Programme led by the International Union Against TB and Lung Disease (The Union)

Citation

Obopile M, Segoea G, Waniwa K, Ntebela DS, Moakofhi K, Motlaleng M, Mosweunyane T, Edwards JK, Namboze J, Butt W, Manzi M, Takarinda KC, Owiti P. Did microbial larviciding contribute to a reduction in malaria cases in eastern Botswana in 2012–2013? Public Health Action [Internet]. 2018 Apr 25 [cited 2018 Jun 25];8(1):50–4. Available from: http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/10.5588/pha.17.0012

Did microbial larviciding contribute to a reduction in malaria cases in eastern Botswana in 2012–2013?

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Published 25 April 2018