A prospective study on the seasonal frequencies of insect bites (Diptera: Culicidae and Phlebotominae) and the related environmental and protective method factors in the city of Kashan, central of Iran, 2009
Abstract
Objective: The current study was carried out in Kashan, central Iran, to find and interpret the factors which influence the mosquito and sand fly biting on human body.
Methodology: In this study five hundred residential houses were selected and checked out to determine the frequencies of mosquito and sand fly biting in the different regions of Kashan.
Results: Results of this study showed that 64.6% of the family residents, who took part in this study, were bitten by means of the insects (Culicidae and Phlebotominae insects) over one year.
Conclusion: The Diptera insect biting (Culicidae and Phlebotominae) is a multi-factor activity. By knowing these factors we can make plan to reduce the insect population using different tools and methods which are discussed in this study.
Methodology: In this study five hundred residential houses were selected and checked out to determine the frequencies of mosquito and sand fly biting in the different regions of Kashan.
Results: Results of this study showed that 64.6% of the family residents, who took part in this study, were bitten by means of the insects (Culicidae and Phlebotominae insects) over one year.
Conclusion: The Diptera insect biting (Culicidae and Phlebotominae) is a multi-factor activity. By knowing these factors we can make plan to reduce the insect population using different tools and methods which are discussed in this study.
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