Research on: Distribution of Anopheline and Culicine Mosquitoes in Kunga Community

1. of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State
RABIU HAUWA SALIS UJ/2018/NS/0714
by:
Department of Science Laboratory Technology
Faculty of Natural Science
University of Jos
Supervisor: Dr. H.L. Njila

2. • Anopheline and culicine mosquitoes: carriers of
filariasis, dengue, malaria.
• Climate, ecology, human activity impact mosquito
dynamics.
• Disease control needs insights into spatial and temporal
distribution.
BACKGROUND

3. • Kunga faces health risks from mosquitoes.
• Urbanization, climate change affect mosquito dynamics.
• Thorough analysis needed for customized control
strategies.
JUSTIFICATION
• Guides evidence-based public health interventions.
• Develops strategies to reduce diseases in Kunga.
• Advances epidemiology with local insights.
• Supports targeted resource allocation globally.
SIGNIFICANCE

4. • Assess temporal and spatial distribution of
mosquitoes in Kunga.
AIM
OBJECTIVES
• Identify anopheline and culicine species.
• Determine blood digestion, ovarian development.
• Estimate indoor resting density, man-biting rate.

5. • No identified species of mosquitoes.
• No significant differences in blood digestion and ovarian
development.
• No significant differences in indoor resting density and man-biting
rate.
HYPOTHESES

6. • Mosquito Biology and Life Cycle
• Factors Influencing Mosquito Distribution
• Spatial Distribution of Anopheline and Culicine Mosquitoes
• Temporal Dynamics of Mosquito Populations
• Mosquito-Borne Diseases and Public Health Implications
• Vector Control Strategies
LITERATURE REVIEW

7. • Kunga village, Jos-North Local Government Area,
Plateau State, Nigeria.
STUDY LOCATION

8. • Nestled in Jos North Local Government Area.
• Unique blend of geography, ecology, and resilient community spirit
KUNGA COMMUNITY

9. • Central positioning in Plateau State.
• Strategic for growth and development
LOCATION: A CENTRAL POINT IN A DIVERSE
LANDSCAPE
TOPOGRAPHY: A CHALLENGE AND AN OPPORTUNITY
• Lack of drainage creates conditions for mosquito breeding.
• Opportunity for creative solutions.
ECOLOGY: A BALANCING ACT
• Presence of Anopheles gambiae and Culex quinquefasciatus
mosquitoes.
• Interconnected ecosystem.

10. HUMAN SETTLEMENT PATTERNS:
A TAPESTRY OF SIMILARITY
Over 20 households, reflecting social and cultural fabric.
RESEARCH METHODS
• Robust approach using Pyrethrum Spray Catch (PSC) method.
• Morphological keys for species identification.
• Dissection of female mosquito salivary glands for disease
prevalence.
HEALTH CHALLENGES
• Linked to inadequate drainage and sewage systems

11. • Clements, A. N. (1999). The Biology of Mosquitoes: Volume 1:
Development, Nutrition, and Reproduction. CABI Publishing.
• Gubler, D. J. (1998). Resurgent vector
REFERENCES

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