Journal Article

Distribution and Abundance of Mosquito Species in Some Selected Study Locations in Gwagwalada Area Council, FCT

Abstract

A study on the distribution and abundance of mosquitoes as vectors of diseases were investigated in some study locations in Gwagwalada, FCT Abuja, Nigeria between March and December 2018. A total of 1,820 mosquitoes were collected. The mosquitoes comprised of three genera Anopheles, Aedes and Culex. Anopheline mosquitoes collected, were the most abundant followed by Aedes and Culex respectively. There were significant difference in the relative abundance of mosquitoes with respect to seasons (P < 0.05). A number of factors (culture, awareness, proximity to water bodies) appear to be responsible for the abundance of the mosquitoes. The result suggests that concerted efforts should be made by stakeholders at reducing the abundance of mosquitoes as vectors of diseases in these rural locations in order to prevent their occurrence of the diseases the carry.

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