Indian Journal of Entomology
Open Access
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  • Year: 2026
  • Volume: 88
  • Issue: 3

Analysis of Container Characteristics and Sewerage Conditions on density of Aedes Larvae

  • Author:
  • Musdalifah1, Anwar1*, Hasnawati Amqam2, Agus Bintara Birawida1, Suriah2, Darmawansyah3, Linda Torro Datu1
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 658 to 661

1Department of Environmental Health, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University90245, Indonesia

2Department of Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University90245, Indonesia

3Department of Health Administration and Policy, Faculty of Public Health, Hasanuddin University90245, Indonesia

*Email: rawnaenvi@gmail.com (corresponding author):

Abstract

This study conducted at the Panakkukang market in Makassar city showed that the presence of Aedes sp. larvae was influenced by container material and colour. Most larvae were found in plastic containers (55%) and dark coloured containers (65%). In addition, the results of the chi-square statistical test of the relationship between the presence of larvae and the condition of waste water disposal facilities showed a significant value (p<0.05) of 0.009. This indicates that there is a significant relationship between the condition of sewerage and the presence of Aedes sp. larvae.

Keywords

Container material, colour, sewerage, Aedes sp., mosquito larvae, presence, breeding, dengue fever, waste water, disposal