Effect of physicochemical parameters on Anopheles mosquitoes larval composition in Akure North Local Government area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Abstract Background A lot of factors contribute to the breeding Anopheles mosquitoes, especially vectors malaria parasites. This indirectly contributes transmission these The physicochemical parameters associated with population larvae were studied for period twelve months in five selected communities Akure North Local Government area Ondo State. study was carried out understand relationship between and area. Results Electrical conductivity significantly correlated abundance An. gambiae funestus ( r = 0.840 0.843, respectively). Abundance follows a positive linear regression electrical R 2 0.691). pH not different all P > 0.05); negatively larvae, − 0.530 0.470, respectively. decreases as increases 0.292). Total dissolved solid positively though correlation weak 0.21). There slightly increase total 0.048). oxygen, 0.552. Dissolved oxygen 0.734 0.789 , respectively), there no significant difference across 0.05). Temperature 0.74). temperature 0.582). Conclusions revealed important that influence Manipulation could help reducing immature stages this vector.