Table 3 Relationship between mean mosquito mortality rate and pH of the tested surfaces
Substrate type | Mean pH | No. of mosquitoes exposed over 10 time points* | Mean mortality | Std. deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Burnt Bricks | 7.64 | 400 | 18 | ±1.631 |
Cement Blocks | 10.3 | 400 | 14 | ±4.989 |
Oil Paint | 10.28 | 400 | 14 | ±4.124 |
Mud daub | 7.71 | 400 | 13 | ±3.829 |
White wash | 11.5 | 400 | 14 | ±3.771 |
Palm thatch | 5.95 | 400 | 19 | ±1.338 |
Limestone Blocks | 10.21 | 400 | 13 | ±5.675 |
Wood | 7.3 | 400 | 20 | ±0.733 |
Whatman® paper (standard) | 7 | 400 | 20 | ±0.0 |