Perception on blackflies and community ownership of the “Slash-and-Clear” vector control intervention in onchocerciasis-endemic communities along Edo-Ondo border in Southern Nigeria

The reduction in blackfly nuisance was a motivator for community's willingness to sustain the intervention. Continued support and routine monitoring by the Edo and Ondo State governments, especially for communities reluctant to participate without financial incentives, are critical to prevent reinfestation in committed areas. This supervision will ensure the broader success of the S&C strategy and the elimination of onchocerciasis in communities along the Edo-Ondo border.