Improving Tsetse Control in West Africa
Author Information
Author(s): Rayaisse Jean Baptiste, Esterhuizen Johan, Tirados Inaki, Kaba Dramane, Salou Ernest, Diarrassouba Abdoulaye, Vale Glyn A., Lehane Michael J., Torr Stephen J., Solano Philippe
Primary Institution: Centre International de Recherche – Développement sur l'Elevage en zone Subhumide (CIRDES), Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
Hypothesis
Can the design of tsetse control targets be optimized for better cost-effectiveness?
Conclusion
Smaller, horizontal targets made with netting are significantly more cost-effective for controlling tsetse flies than traditional larger targets.
Supporting Evidence
- Horizontal targets killed 1.6-5 times more tsetse flies than vertical ones.
- Replacing black cloth with netting was the most cost-efficient method.
- Target size and shape significantly influenced tsetse fly catches.
Takeaway
This study found that using smaller and differently shaped targets can catch more tsetse flies while saving money. Instead of big black cloth targets, using smaller blue and net targets works better and costs less.
Methodology
Experiments were conducted on three tsetse species to compare the effectiveness of different target sizes, shapes, and materials.
Limitations
The study focused only on specific tsetse species and locations, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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