Understanding the effect of biotic and abiotic factors on the biology and ecology of immature stages of anopheline larvae is very important in controlling malaria vector mosquitoes. Ecological factors affecting distribution, dynamics, and density of malaria vector mosquitoes were monitored in five possible malaria sensitive sites in the District of Trincomalee for 16 months (October 2013-January 2015). This study represents the first systematic update of water quality parameters, macro-invertebrate communities associated with Anopheles mosquito oviposition sites in the District of Trincomalee. Rainfall intensity and wind speed are critical meteorological factors for the distribution and abundance of malaria vectors. Knowledge generated on the ecology of Anopheles mosquitoes will help to eliminate malaria vectors in the country.

The figure shows that, Map of Trincomalee District showing entomological surveillance sites. 

R.M.T.B. Ranathunge, D.N. Kannangara, P.A.D.H.N. Gunatilaka, W. Abeyewickreme, M.D. Hapugoda

Journal of Vector Borne Diseases

Abstract :- https://doi.org/10.4103/0972-9062.308806