Abstract
We read with great interest the article by Chang et al.1 about the future of dengue vector control in the Western Pacific Region. We are currently undertaking Aedes monitoring in San Jose Village, Muntinlupa City, Philippines, where we seek to determine the most sustainable dengue vector surveillance method for Muntinlupa City. Our study involves comparing data from fortnightly collections of adult Aedes mosquitoes in sticky Ovitraps with a one-off pupal survey conducted in the same area. We will also determine the prevalence of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in the village and investigate the role of spatial heterogeneity in vector surveillance. Previous pupal surveys have shown mixed results for Aedes density in San Jose Village and were very resource-intensive, which limited their sustainability.
Highlights
This work is part of a larger study that aims to build a low-cost, geographically-enhanced dengue data management system for use by local health authorities
Fifty sticky Ovitraps were donated to the study by the Queensland Tropical Health Unit, Australia
The sticky Ovitraps are relatively inexpensive and constructed. They are designed to attract gravid adult female Aedes mosquitoes; when they fly into the trap they get stuck on the polybutylene adhesive panel inside.[2]
Summary
This work is part of a larger study that aims to build a low-cost, geographically-enhanced dengue data management system for use by local health authorities. The system will collate data from a range of sources and produce regular reports and maps showing cases, vectors and predicted dengue clusters. Local health authorities can use these outputs to better target dengue control activities, including community education, removal of breeding sites, preventive fogging and improved waste and water management.
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