Table 8 Relationship between the perception of the abundance of mosquitoes over 2 years and its impact on gardeners’ practices.

Did you modify any of your practices because of the presence of mosquitoes?

 None

29^b (22)

10 (35.7)

3 (20)

19^b (73.1)

 Few

85^b (64.4)

18 (64.3)

9 (60)

7^b (26.9)

 All

18^b (13.6)

0 (0)

3 (20)

0 (0)

How do you evaluate the means of control currently used against mosquitoes in the frequented garden?

 Effective

5^b (4.4)

6 (19.4)

6^b (42.9)

6 (18.8)

 Partially effective

56 (49.1)

14 (45.2)

6 (42.9)

9^b (28.1)

 Ineffective

28^b (24.6)

3 (9.7)

0 (0)

4 (12.5)

 There is no means of control

25 (21.9)

8 (25.8)

2 (14.3)

13^c (40.6)

Did you take action against the proliferation of mosquitoes?

 Collectively

49^a (49.5)

19^a (86.4)

5 (50)

 Individually

50^a (50.5)

3^a (13.6)

5 (50)

10 (37)

Have you performed or limited certain practices to avoid the proliferation of mosquitoes?

 Never

19^a (14.7)

15^a (39.5)

20^a (40.7)

 Occasionally

43 (33.3)

12 (31.6)

4 (26.7)

17 (35.4)

 Often

67^a (51.9)

11 (28.9)

8 (53.3)

11^a (22.9)

What methods have you already used against mosquitoes? (multiple answers allowed)

 Repellents

48^a (20)

5 (12.5)

2^a (5)

 Chemical insecticides

1 (0.4)

0 (0)

0 (0)

0 (0)

 Elimination of standing water tanks

91 (37.9)

21 (52.5)

9 (50)

18 (45)

 Biological control

8 (3.3)

1 (2.5)

1 (5.6)

1 (2.5)

 Covering clothing

88 (36.7)

12 (30)

6 (33.3)

13 (32.5)

 Other

4^a (1.7)

1 (2.5)

0 (0)

6^a (15)