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Lusiyana N. Entomological Survey and Temephos Susceptibility of Aedes, Culex and Anopheles in Naena Muktipura Mimika Papua. Jurnal
Kesehatan Lingkungan. 2024;16(1):10-17. https://doi.org/10.20473/jkl.v16i1.2024.10-17
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environment provides ideal conditions for mosquito Health Research Ethics Commission of the Faculty of
growth and survival, particularly during their aquatic Medicine at Universitas Islam Indonesia (Number 33/
stage (6-7). This stage requires specific habitat features, Ka.Kom.Et/70/KE/V/2023).
including suitable water sources with specific organic and
inorganic components, depending on the breeding site Research Sites and Entomological Surveys
type. Understanding the location and characteristics of This research was conducted in early May
these breeding sites forms the foundation for developing 2023 in Naena Muktipura village, the largest village in
effective mosquito control strategies (8). the Iwaka sub-district of Mimika, Papua. Located 30 km
Understanding the diverse breeding site from Mimika downtown, Naena Muktipura is surrounded
preferences of different mosquito species is crucial by forests of shrubs and sago trees and interspersed
for effective mosquito control in Indonesia. The three with swamps. The Mimika region is characterized by a
main mosquito genera responsible for most arthropod- predominantly rainy climate with a brief dry season, with
borne diseases there are Aedes, Culex, and Anopheles. the early rainy season occurring from May to December
Each genus exhibits distinct breeding preferences and and the dry season from January to April (15).
biological characteristics, even within individual species Entomological surveys for larvae were conducted
(4,9). The variations in breeding preferences determine around houses and yards near residents in the study
the most effective mosquito control strategy. Notably, area. Employing a single larvae collection technique,
some species like Culex fatigans and Aedes aegypti all potential outdoor breeding sites were inspected
flourish in urban settings due to their preference for near houses and yards. Each container with larvae was
stagnant water in drains and containers, while others recorded, and the genus or species were identified.
such as Aedes albopictus, Anopheles sp., Mansonia, and Larvae were collected using long-sleeved dippers and
Armigeres are more prevalent in rural areas. Mosquito pipettes, particularly for reaching puddles away from the
distribution across urban and rural environments further edge. Larvae were sampled following WHO standard
determines the types of breeding sites encountered, dipping methods (16). The steps involved identifying the
highlighting the need for differenr control strategies. One active breeding surface, performing ten dips per habitat
of the government’s disease prevention efforts focuses with a 45-degree angle scoop, withdrawing quickly after
on controlling mosquitoes as disease vectors by using filling the dipper ¾ full, pausing for 2-3 minutes between
insecticides. Another approach involves deploying dips, clearing vegetation if necessary and waiting for
various chemical and biological insecticides (10–14). 3-5 minutes, using deep full-dipper scoops for large
While common insecticides can reduce mosquito larvae and maximizing water collection for small larvae,
populations, including both larval and adult stages (11- counting each larva in each dipper, and transferring
12), their effectiveness is challenged by the emergence them to labeled containers using pipettes for laboratory
of resistance. Temephos, an organophosphate larvicide testing.
considered safe for other organisms when used in The larvae from each collection site
zstandard doses, is one example of an insecticide were recorded and brought to the laboratory of the
facing resistance challenges (11,13-14). Several studies Naena Muktipura Village Auxiliary Health Center
across Indonesia have documented resistance to for morphological identification using a binocular
various insecticides (11,13-14). On this basis, this study microscope. Mosquito genus and species identification
investigates breeding site characteristics, mosquito was conducted utilizing species identification keys (17)
genera, and temephos susceptibility in Naena Muktipura, by an entomological analyst.
Mimika Papua.
Breeding Site Characterization
METHODS Every puddle was checked to investigate the
Research Design presence of the larvae. The larval breeding site was
This study combined an entomological field characterized based on the breeding site type, number
survey and a laboratory susceptibility test in a two- of positive breeding site, location of the breeding site,
stage design. The survey involved identification of larval and the type of the mosquitoes (18).
habitats and mosquito genus or species, while the
laboratory test assessed the susceptibility of mosquito Population and Sample Test
larvae to temephos insecticide. Both stages were This study targeted the mosquito species
conducted simultaneously for efficient data collection. identified in Naena Muktipura village, Mimika, Papua.
Ethical approval for this research was obtained from the All identified mosquito species were included in the
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The entomology survey found mosquito larvae and polluted waterways (14), our findings highlight their
in 7 out of 27 identified breeding sites. One positive adaptability to rural environments (22), which made
breeding site, a former dug well, contained two mosquito it clear that the habitat of Culex sp mosquitoes varies
genera: Culex and Anopheles. This site was shaded greatly (23). Culex sp breeding sites in urban areas
by bushes and trees and its water was stagnant, green were in the form of stagnant dirty water, such as ditches,
algae-coated, and debris-filled, as shown in Figure 1. waste disposal of bathing water, and rivers full of garbage
Other breeding sites included abandoned household (14). Contrary to urban Culex sp. habitats, we observed
appliances and unused cans. them breeding primarily in rural Naena Muktipura in
Mosquito larvae from each pool of water were ditches filled with water hyacinth, dug wells in fields, and
identified and classified into three genera: Anopheles, abandoned wells in yards covered with shrubs and moss.
Culex, and Aedes, as detailed in Table 1. Culex and This aligns with previous reports (22) identifying similar
Anopheles larvae typically preferred breeding in dirty, breeding sites like puddles, ditches, and shrubs in rural
leaf-covered water, with Anopheles often found in well areas. Notably, the water in these Culex breeding sites
water (e.g., groundwater or rainwater pool) without a was often polluted with organic compounds and complex
cement layer. Aedes larvae were the most prevalent, mixtures (24).
and due to their distinct 8th abdominal segment, species Numerous studies have identified various factors
identification was possible. This revealed the larvae to be influencing larval mosquito presence in breeding sites,
Aedes albopictus. Aedes albopictus larvae were found in including pH, water temperature, dissolved oxygen,
unused tire containers and buckets outside the house, turbidity, soluble solids, salinity, resistance, and nutrition
potentially exposed to direct sunlight. This differed from (19-21). High dry-season temperatures might reduce
Aedes aegypti, which favors indoor breeding sites. breeding site availability, as observed in this study (25),
and supported by other research (26). This could explain
Susceptibility Test some of the negative breeding sites found during this
All containers with mosquito larvae breeding sites dry-season study. Further, conducting this study in the
were included in the susceptibility test. Each container dry season likely contributed to some negative breeding
contained at least 80 third-instar mosquito larvae. All site results. Notably, another study demonstrated a
larvae in each type of stagnant water exhibited 100% correlation between the presence of larval breeding
mortality after the susceptibility test using temephos sites and malaria cases (27). Furthermore, this study
insecticide. The results confirmed susceptibility to revealed a striking fact: 26 out of 27 breeding sites were
temephos for all three mosquito species: Aedes, Culex, human-made, aligning with previous research showing
and Anopheles, as shown in Table 2. The susceptibility that human-constructed larval habitats often outnumber
test was conducted at room temperature (24-27°C) and natural ones (28). This predominance of human-made
humidity (72-80%). breeding sites emphasizes the critical role of human
involvement in mosquito control efforts, as highlighted by
Table 2. Status of Mosquito Susceptibility Based on the
Type of Species and Positive Larvae Containers earlier research (29). Increasing public awareness and
participation in breeding site control is crucial to reduce
Percentage Vulnerability
Type of Mosquito the prevalence of mosquito-borne diseases.
of Larvae
Puddle Species State
Mortality The results of this study confirmed that Culex sp
Abandoned well Anopheles sp 100 % Susceptible
Abandoned well Culex sp 100 % Susceptible larvae were 100% susceptible to temephos insecticide,
Unused tires 1 Aedes sp 100 % Susceptible which was similar with the Culex sp larvae in Makassar
Unused tires 2 Aedes sp 100 % Susceptible (14). The widespread and diverse habitats of Culex
Unused tires 3 Aedes sp 100 % Susceptible
Unused bucket Aedes sp 100 % Susceptible
sp. larvae in stagnant water likely contribute to the
Drainage Culex sp 100 % Susceptible lack of routine larvicide use, despite laboratory studies
Puddle of water Culex sp 100 % Susceptible demonstrating the effectiveness of biological insecticides
for their control (10). In contrast, urban settings often
DISCUSSION
rely on spray-type household insecticides to control adult
The Naena Muktipura Village entomological mosquitoes, which have been reported to induce Culex
survey identified three mosquito species: Anopheles sp. resistance due to rapid or massive use (11).
sp, Aedes sp, and Culex sp. This study revealed the This study also found another mosquito species
prevalence of Culex sp, found in 3 breeding sites. While belonging to the genus Aedes. Morphological examination
previous research (21) describes Culex sp. preferring under laboratory conditions confirmed the species to be
turbid water, often found in urban areas like ditches Aedes albopictus based on the presence of a diagnostic
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spike on the 8th abdominal segment. This identification species-level identification in this study, further research
was further supported by the characteristic outdoor is needed to determine the Anopheles species present,
location and breeding site water types, as reported in as different species exhibit diverse habitat preferences
previous studies (15,17). Furthermore, Aedes albopictus, (35).
like Aedes aegypti, can be found in clear standing water, Previous studies of Anopheles mosquitoes in
although its preferred breeding locations differ (20). the Papua region identified Anopheles species such
Our findings reveal that breeding sites identified as Anopheles farauti, Anopheles koliensis, Anopheles
as Aedes were primarily found in unused buckets and punctulatus and Anopheles bancrofti (34). In contrast
tires, which are common outdoor containers for stagnant to Papua, the breeding sites for Anopheles sp in
water. This observation aligns with another study (30) different areas vary substantially. For example, Java
showing Aedes albopictus breeding in similar outdoor Island’s breeding sites, such as puddles on riverbanks,
locations. This contrasts with Aedes aegypti, which rice fields, irrigation canals, and cow hoof prints, host
thrives in indoor containers like buckets, dispensers, and different Anopheles species like Anopheles vagus,
bird feeders (30) Furthermore, as confirmed by other Anopheles maculatus and Anopheles aconitus (36).
studies breeding sites for Aedes sp. species commonly Suitable breeding sites are crucial for mosquito egg-
occur closest to residential areas (31). Additionally, laying (oviposition) and depend on climate conditions,
these Aedes breeding sites tend to be shady and open. human activities, and local geography climate
(15,17). Interestingly, Aedes albopictus larvae in this conditions, human activities, and local geograpy. These
study showed susceptibility to temephos insecticide. This can comprise diverse materials, be natural or artificial,
may be attributed to the fact that the Aedes albopictus exposed to sunlight or not, permanent or temporary, and
breeding places are outside the home, which makes vary in size (21-22).
residents ignorant on the application of insecticides. Temephos in Anopheles larvae was confirmed
This study identified only one out of 27 breeding to be susceptible as evidenced by100% mortality,
sites containing Anopheles larvae. This appears to thereby demonstrating its potential as a larvicide against
contradict evidence pointing to Papua as the highest Anopheles sp. While traditional Anopheles control
endemic area of malaria in Indonesia. This low detection primarily targets adults through methods like pyrethroid
rate might be due to the timing of the study, April to insecticides applied via indoor residual spraying (IRS),
May, when Mimika experiences lower rainfall compared peridomestic spraying, and long-lasting insecticide-
to other months. Consequently, fewer stagnant water treated nets (LLINs) (37) temephos offers a valuable tool
breeding sites suitable for Anopheles larvae might for tackling the mosquito at its aquatic breeding stage.
be available during this period. Thus, investigating Even though susceptibility is good, mosquito-borne
Anopheles breeding site characteristics across different diseases were still high. Vector control using larvicides
seasons might provide valuable insights into their needs to be improved, such as through correct usage of
seasonal dynamics. targeted larviciding (38). Larviciding should be based on
In this study, Anopheles sp. larvae were only routine entomological surveys and evaluated routinely.
found in one location: an abandoned dug well in a Tested mosquito populations in Naena
resident’s yard, sheltered by shrubs and a mossy Muktipura Village were susceptible to the temephos
water surface, adjacent to a forest edge. This finding organophosphate insecticide. Mosquito susceptibility
aligns with previous research showing increased in any location depends on various factors, including
malaria risk near edge of forests or stagnant water perceived ease of application, previous resistance
bodies like swamps (32). Similarly, in Keerom Papua, status, and government policy. This study found all
environments featuring shrubs and stagnant water near tested mosquito genera (Anopheles, Culex, and Aedes)
houses were identified as major malaria risk factors, susceptible to temephos, significantly exceeding the 22%
and residential proximity to forests was also linked to susceptibility reported in previous studies for the district
increased malaria risk (33). The existence of forests (37). Therefore, temephos insecticide remains a viable
near residential areas also poses a risk of transmitting control option for Aedes sp, Culex sp, and Anopheles sp.
malaria (34). The risk of malaria transmission is related larvae in Mimika Papua.
to the presence of Anopheles sp. Mosquitoes (35). Furthermore, we could improve this research by
The presence of Anopheles sp. mosquitoes facilitates checking the breeding site characteristics, including pH,
malaria transmission around residents’ home. Therefore, water temperature, water body type, substrate types,
mosquito control interventions targeting breeding sites predators, vegetation, salinity, and dissolved oxygen.
are essential for malaria prevention. Given the lack of These parameters can then be used to analyze the
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