Housing Quality and Vector Control: Utilizing an Effective Strategy against common Disease Vectors
1Gbakeji J. O.; 2Aigbiremolen A. O.; 1Rilwani, M. L.
1Department of Geography and Environmental Management, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria
2Department of Community Medicine, Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, P. M. B. 08, Irrua, Edo State, Nigeria
Corresponding Author: 2Aigbiremolen A. O; Email: drphonsus@yahoo.com
ABSTRACT
Quality housing provides shelter from adverse elements of nature. In addition, good housing can be harnessed to guarantee protection against common disease vectors such as flies, mosquitoes and rodents, and thus reduce the burden of vector-borne diseases. This paper examines important aspects of housing such as house fittings, house screenings, housing amenities, housekeeping, and house surroundings and discusses some vector habits related to these housing features. It also emphasizes how housing quality contributes to vector control strategies.
Key words: housing quality, vectors, vector-borne diseases, vector management
