Reduce female vector
density to a level below which epidemic vector transmission will not
occur
Based on the assumption
that eliminating or reducing the number of larval habitats in the domestic
environment will control the vector
The minimum vector
density to prevent epidemic transmission is unknown
The purpose of control is to reduce female vector density
to a level at which epidemic virus transmission will not occur.
The underlying assumption behind control of larval habitats
is that vector density can be reduced by eliminating or reducing
the number of larval habitats in the domestic environment. It
should be noted that the minimum vector density necessary to
prevent epidemic dengue transmission is not known.
