The use of digital tools for larval surveys in vector control: Experiences from Anambra and Ondo states, Nigeria

Authors: Azuka Iwegbu, Chukwuebuka Ezihe, Saliu Ogunmola, Abiola Oluwagbemiga, Tarekegn A Abeku

Digital tools used in larval surveys for resistance tests can serve as data sources for mapping and profiling Anopheles breeding sites for larval source management.

Malaria Consortium is conducting studies to assess the impact of insecticide-treated net campaigns in Ondo and Anambra states, Nigeria. In this study, we explored the feasibility and effectiveness of employing digital tools in vector control research, specifically for larval surveys related to insecticide resistance studies, as well as the potential use of similar tools in vector control programmes. The study involved the use of a digital tool during larvae collection for insecticide resistance tests. We reported observations from using the digital tool and explored its potential for mapping larval habitats to inform the targeting of vector control interventions.

This poster was presented at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH).