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The research aims to analyze the species composition and indoor behaviour of Anopheles mosquitoes in endemic areas of Ebonyi State.

Species Composition, Seasonal Abundance, and Indoor Resting Behaviour of Anopheline Mosquitoes in Rural Communities of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

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Surveys reveal Anopheles gambiae as the main malaria vector in Nigeria, suggesting urgent vector control is needed.

The research aims to analyze the species composition and indoor behaviour of Anopheles mosquitoes in endemic areas of Ebonyi State.
Conducted monthly surveys from June to December 2023
Collected specimens using pyrethrum spray catch method
Analyzed data with Chi-square tests at a 95% confidence level
Identified 785 female Anopheles mosquitoes across seven species
Anopheles gambiae accounted for 86% of all collections
Indoor resting density peaked in June, indicating high transmission risk

Ijeoma et al. (2026) studied this question.

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