Field evaluation of natural human odours and the biogent-synthetic lure in trapping Aedes aegypti, vector of dengue and chikungunya viruses in Kenya

Publication Type

Journal Article

Journal Name

Parasites and Vectors

Name of Author

Eunice A. Owino, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Nairobi
Rosemary Sang, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Nairobi
Catherine L. Sole, University of Pretoria
Christian Pirk, University of Pretoria
Charles Mbogo, Wellcome Trust Research Laboratories Nairobi
Baldwyn Torto, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Nairobi

Publication Date

9-23-2014

Abstract

Background: Methods currently used in sampling adult Aedes aegypti, the main vector of dengue and chikungunya viruses are limited for effective surveillance of the vector and accurate determination of the extent of virus transmission during outbreaks and inter - epidemic periods. Here, we document the use of natural human skin odours in baited traps to improve sampling of adult Ae. aegypti in two different endemic areas of chikungunya and dengue in Kenya - Kilifi and Busia Counties. The chemistry of the volatiles released from human odours and the Biogent (BG)-commercial lure were also compared.

Keywords

Aedes aegypti, Chikungunya, Dengue, Human odour, Mosquito, Traps

PubMed ID

25246030

Recommended Citation

Owino, E., Sang, R., Sole, C., Pirk, C., Mbogo, C., & Torto, B. (2014). Field evaluation of natural human odours and the biogent-synthetic lure in trapping Aedes aegypti, vector of dengue and chikungunya viruses in Kenya. Parasites and Vectors, 7 (1) https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-451