The first report of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus in Haiti.

Aedes albopictus was found in six of the 10 departments of Haiti and in 14 of the 35 communes surveyed. The survey found the larvae of Ae. albopictus in 13 different types of containers.

[Contributions made by the Cuban advisory work to the entomological surveillance in Haiti].

Introduction: the earthquake occurred in Haiti in January 2010 led to the worsening of the hygienic, sanitary and environmental conditions and increased the number of breeding sites for disease-borne vectors in the country.

Objectives: to report the first results of the entomological surveillance set by the Cuban advisory group in Haiti after the earthquake.

Methods: the work was carried out in 7 sites located in West department, one of the ten departments of the country; larval sampling was conducted in reservoirs and natural breeding sites based on the methodologies for both.

[Cuban advisory work to face the rise of malarial cases in two Haitian departments in April 2010].

Introduction: malaria is considered to be a serious health problem in Haiti, mainly in the rural zones of the coastal area located at 600 m above the sea level, particularly shallow zones with rice crops.

Objective: to describe the actions taken in four sites of two Haitian departments to face the rise of the number of malarial cases.

Methods: the advisory work was carried out in three communities located in the West department and one in Nippes department in April 2010.

[Inhibitory effect of turpentine oil on Aedes aegypti (Diptera:Culicidae) larvae growth].

Introduction: in the fight for environmental protection, finding out alternative ways to control vectors that are important from the medical viewpoint is a must. Those plants having potent active principles and high chemical stability to act as pesticides can contribute to this end.

Objective: to evaluate the possible inhibitory effect of photochemically-modified turpentine oil on Aedes aegypti larvae growth.

[Factors associated to the Aedes aegypti (dipthera: culicidae) presence in two Cuban regions].

Introduction: despite the Cuban government's efforts to exert control over the dengue vector Aedes aegypti, this mosquito is still present in several municipalities of the City of Havana and those of other provinces.

Objective: to find out some aspects related to the existence of Ae. aegypti in 2 Cuban regions.

[Larval density and space and time distribution of Anopheles albimanus (Diptera:Culicidae) in Boyeros municipality, 2008].

Background: malaria was eradicated in Cuba in 1967; however, the worsening of this disease worldwide and the flow of people coming from endemic areas make the reintroduction of this disease possible.

Objectives: to determine presence, space and time distribution and larval density of Anopheles (N) albimanus in permanent and temporary breeding sites in one municipality of City of Havana procince.

Methods: the study was carried out in Boyeros municipality in 2008.

[Seasonal and time dynamics of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Cienfuegos municipality].

Introduction: dengue is one of the most important vector-borne diseases in Las Americas due, among other factors, to the increase of Aedes aegypti populations.

Objective: to ascertain the space and time behaviour of Ae. aegypti in Cienfuegos municipality from 2006 to 2008.

[Larval presence of Anopheles albimanus (Diptera: Cuilicidae) in Boyeros municipality].

Introduction: malaria was eradicated in Cuba in 1967; however, the intensification of this disease worldwide and the huge flow of people from endemic areas make the re-introduction of malaria in Cuba possible.

Objective: to detect the presence of Anopheles albimanus (main malaria vector) in permanent and temporary breeding sites in a municipality of the City of Havana, Cuba.

Methods: the research study was undertaken in Boyeros municipality in 2008.

[Season and weather-dependent behavior of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquitoes in Sancti Spiritus in the period 1999-2007].

Introduction: Aedes aegypti is the main dengue and hemorrhagic dengue vector and its widespread behavior responds to a number of factors, among them, the climatic ones.

Objectives: to determine the behavior of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes depending on season and weather conditions and how it relates with climatic factors such as temperature and rain.

Methods: a descriptive seasonal and weather study was made on the basis of data given by the provincial weather center and the surveillance anti-vector fight unit located in Sancti Spiritus province, which covered the 1999-2007 period.

[Macrocyclops albidus (Copepoda: Cyclopidae): a new alternative for the control of mosquito larvae in Cuba].

The cyclopoid copepod Macrocyclops albidus was evaluated as a biological control agent of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus larvae, culicides that frequently live in containers of domestic use in urban zones. The experiments were made under controlled laboratory conditions. Plastic containers with 5 L of dechlorinated water and 3 g of dry leaves were used.