Table 3.

Management and Control measures for the Zika virus vector.

Prevention of mosquito bites

Use of house screens, window screens and mosquito nets

Use of air-conditioning

Wear light colored clothing, keep skin covered with long sleeve garments and long pants

Use insect repellent when appropriate (may not be possible for children under 3 months of age)

Source and spread control measures

Removal of stagnant water

Removal of yard debris and mosquito breeding sites

Spraying of sites where larvae present

Release of insects carrying dominant lethal genes (RIDL) [133]

Inhibiting replication via Wolbachia [133]

Disease management

Establish surveillance systems to detect the prevalence of the infection as well as potential complications [134]

Engage social media to increase awareness

Public education regarding mosquito management [104]

Accelerate research and development [134]

Regulatory reports and recommendations

Public health statements

Travel advisories