Simulation of Trap Applications in the Fight Against Aedes aegypti

• Alessandro M. Baldi UFES
• Eduardo Zambon UFES
• Patrícia D. Costa UFES
• Eduarda M. S. Montiel UEPG

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/sbcas.2017.3710

Abstract

The Aedes aegypti mosquito is the main vector of Dengue Fever, Zika, Chikungunya and Yellow Fever diseases. This article describes a computer simulation of the mosquito behavior and of the mosquito traps effectiveness in a predefined geographic setting. The computer simulation models three fundamental aspects: (i) the reproduction of mosquitoes in foci, (ii) the growth of mosquito population, and (iii) the combat of vector through traps. The main goal of this simulation is to verify the most suitable places for the deployment of traps to combat mosquitoes, in order to decrease the chances of an epidemic outbreak. The main result of this work is a tool that contributes to the planning of vector combat, improving the effectiveness of prevention.

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