Spatial distribution characteristics and differences larva Habitat an. barbirostris and An. subpictus in the district Bulukumba

Abstract

Bulukumba is one area where malaria is endemic in South Sulawesi with cases of malaria reported each year where An.barbirostris and An. subpictus as a potential vector of malaria in the area. This study aimed to analyze the differences in the characteristics of larval habitats An. barbirostris and An. subpictus as well as analyze and determine the spatial distribution of larvae of Anopheles in Bulukumba. The method used was observational using ecological survey design with a cross sectional approach using environmental samples larval habitats of Anopheles. Data were analyzed with the application of Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) and Arc Gis 10.1. The result of the research shows that there are significant differences in physical environment, ie water flow (p = 0, 034), biological environment (p = 0, 044) and predator type (p = 0, 022) and chemical environment salinity (p = 0, 011). In addition, there are also statistically significant difference from the differences in the spatial distribution of habitats between An. barbirostris and An. Subpictus. Studies ecological characteristics and composition of the species of Anopheles are needed to plan for malaria control program