Table 3 The efficiency of different container categories for the production of Aedes larvae
Container category | Containers | Frequency (%) | Positive containers (%) | Immature Aedes | CP | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Plastic receptacles | Plastic bucket, plastic drum, mineral water jar, Dahi pot, plastic bag, water tank, plastic bottle, plastic mug | 215 (31) | 16 (33) | 4818 | 50 | 1.62 |
Tin and metal receptacles | Metal/tin can, metal bucket, metal drum, metal pan, aluminum pot | 47 (7) | 2 (4) | 345 | 3.5 | 0.53 |
Cement and clay receptacles | Cement pot, clay pot, animal bowl, glass bottle, ceramic pot, melamine bowl, earthen jar | 86 (12) | 4 (8) | 295 | 3 | 0.25 |
Natural receptacles | Coconut shell, mud hole, bamboo stamp, plant axil, tree hole, flooded floor, money plan tub, flower tub, and tray. | 181 (25) | 13 (27) | 1086 | 11 | 0.43 |
Vehicle and machinery parts | Vehicle parts, tires, battery, water motor, cock sheet, air cooler, musical instrument, cement mixture | 116 (17) | 12 (24) | 2934 | 30 | 1.83 |
Others receptacles | Unused sheet, plastic sheet, discarded food wrapper, broken toilet parts | 59 (8) | 2 (4) | 275 | 3 | 0.34 |