author(s)
Touré DS, Ouattara AF, Doumbia M, Danon ASD, Kwadjo KE, Kra KD, Traoré M and Doannio JMC

abstract
Vector-borne diseases impose a heavy burden on at-risk populations. Better management of vectors via larval control is essential; thus, understanding the effects of man-made domestic containers on mosquito breeding behaviour is necessary. From March 2016 to May 2017, four villages, divided into water sources presence (WSP) and water sources absence (WSA), were selected in the rural savanna of northern Côte d'Ivoire. In-house man-made water containers were classified into four types according to the base material: iron, clay, rubber and sand–soil. During rainy season, the lowest mean larval density was reported in sand–soil containers while the lowest density during dry season was observed in clay containers, irrespective of WSA or WSP groups. During the rainy season, the larval density of Anopheles was higher in iron, clay and rubber larval habitats compared with sand–soil larval habitats. However, during the dry season, the larval density of Anopheles was lower in iron and clay compared with the sand–soil larval habitat. Anopheles larval densities were found to be similar in iron, clay and rubber larval habitat during the dry season. Whatever the proximity to water bodies, the current study indicates seasonal difference of Anopheles density in man-made domestic containers. Specially, some preference of Anopheles to dirty water spread onto village streets was observed. Sensitization and prevention strategies must be developed to tackle the different types of domestic rural larval habitat.