Several Factors Contributing toward Flies Density at Fishing Port of Karangsong, Indramayu Regency

Abstract

Flies are mechanical vectors for several pathogens that can cause diarrhea. Fly density figures are used to assess environmental sanitation in a place. The aim of this study is to analyze the density of flies at the Karangsong Indramayu fish port. This study was conducted in July – August 2023. This study used an observational survey method with a cross sectional study design. Flies were caught using fly grills and traps and the catching area was divided into 3 zones. The variables analyzed were fly activity, temperature, humidity, wind speed, light intensity and fly density. There was a relationship between fly activity patterns in each zone and fly density (p< 0,05). There was a relationship between the environmental temperature of each zone (p< 0,05). There was a relationship between environmental humidity and fly density in each zone (p< 0,05). There was no relationship between wind speed and fly density for each zone (p> 0,05). There was a relationship between light intensity and fly density for each zone (p< 0,05). Factors contributing to the high density of flies at the Karangsong Indramayu Fish Port are fly activity patterns, temperature, humidity and light intensity