Table 1 Characteristic of major mosquito breeding sites in the five sub-metropolitan areas in the Kumasi
Sub-metropolis | Number of breeding sites (%) | Characteristicsof breeding sites |
|---|---|---|
ASOKWA | 9 | Vegetable farming, uncovered choked gutters and drains. |
BANTAMA | 7 | Edges of streams, drainage channels, sugar cane and vegetable farming and temporary pools created after rains. |
MANHYIA NORTH | 6 | Uncovered choked gutters and drains, water collected in foundations of residential buildings and market stalls under construction |
MANHYIA SOUTH | 6 | Edges of streams, abandoned sand winning sites. |
SUBIN | 5 | Edges of streams, cattle hoof prints and open drains |