Table 1.
Larval habitat survey | Options |
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1. Study site | Nyakach Sub-County-Kisumu County |
2. Eco-epidemiological zone | LK: lakeshore, MD: hillside, NB: highland plateau |
3. Habitat serial number | |
4. Larval habitat type |
A. Drainage ditch: Small to medium depression with water pools formed to channel or drain water runoffs B. River edge: Bodies of water along the river's banks, shores, and edges C. Swamp: Area of low-lying, uncultivated ground with water collects, bogs, or marshes D. Animal hoof print: impressions and depressions on the ground caused by water-filled animal hooves E. Tire track aquatic impressions left by tires on the surface onto which a vehicle drove F.. Manmade pond: Any dug areas filled with water, such as dams, water pans, and fish ponds, among others G. Natural pond: Any depressions filled with rainfall water that had not been dug by humans H. Rock pool: Collections of water in rocks that can support larval breeding I. Water container: any container, pots, or bottles filled with water J: Brick pit: Depressions in the ground caused by brick-making activities |
5. Landuse type (surrounding environment) | (1) Forest/shrubland; (2) cultivated land; (3) grassland/pasture; (4) swamp |
6. Vegetation coverage % | Based on visual observation, calculated by estimating the percentage of the larval habitat covered |
7. Substrate type | (1) Sand/gravel; (2) mud/dirt; (3) plastic/container |
8. Distance to nearby house | (1) Less than 100 m; (2) 100–200 m; (3) over 200 m |
9. Predators | Each larval habitat assessed for the presence or absence of aquatic predators |
10. Algae | The presence or absence of algae visually assessed in the larval habitat |
Habitat measure | |
11a. Length (m) | Measured and recorded in meters |
11b. Width (m) | Measured and recorded in meters |
11c. Depth (m) | Measured using a meter stick from various locations and the average depth taken |