Permethrin and Deltamethrin Resistance Status of Field Population of Anopheles Mosquitoes in Zuba, Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria

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Keywords:

Anopheles mosquito, Zuba, Insecticide, Resistance

Abstract

There is limited data on malaria mosquito resistance in Zuba, Nigeria. This study assessed the resistance of Anopheles mosquitoes to WHO-recommended concentrations of permethrin and deltamethrin using CDC bottle bioassays. Twenty-five wild-caught mosquitoes were exposed in quadruplicate at various insecticide concentrations. Mortality data were analyzed using ANOVA at P=0.05. The recommended concentrations induced 84.4% and 72% mortality for permethrin and deltamethrin, respectively. Lower insecticide concentrations did not result in statistically significant mosquito mortality. The findings suggest developing resistance, particularly to deltamethrin and highlight the need for regular resistance monitoring in Zuba.

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Author Biographies

  • Oluwaseun Adegbola Adesoye, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

    Dr. Oluwaseun Adegbola Adesoye is a dedicated researcher and academic with expertise in Medical Entomology and Vector Control. He holds a PhD in Zoology with a focus on Insecticide Resistance in malaria vectors. His research interests span vector-borne disease control, insecticide resistance management, and integrated vector management strategies. Dr. Adesoye has contributed significantly to studies on the bio-efficacy of insecticides against malaria mosquitoes in Nigeria. He is passionate about improving public health through evidence-based vector control approaches. He has authored and co-authored several peer-reviewed scientific articles in reputable journals both locally and internationally. Currently, he serves as a lecturer and researcher at the University of Abuja, Nigeria. He can be reached

  • Adedapo Oluwafemi Adeogun, Molecular Entomology and Vector Control Unit, Nigeria Institute of Medical Research, Lagos, Nigeria

    Dr. Adedapo Oluwafemi Adeogun is a Research Fellow (Chief Research Scientist) at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba, Lagos. He holds a doctorate in Zoology with a focus on population genetics of disease vectors and insecticide resistance.
    His areas of specialization include malaria and vector-borne disease surveillance, population genetics, and integrated vector control strategies. Dr. Adeogun has led and collaborated on studies assessing mosquito biology, insecticide resistance, and vector dynamics across Nigeria. His recent research explores spatial modeling of secondary malaria vector spread in Nigeria. He actively contributes to policy development and mentorship in public health entomology.

  • Tosin Ifedolapo Awodoyin, University of Medical Sciences

    Dr. Awodoyin, Tosin Ifedolapo, currently serves as the Acting Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance at Gerar University of Medical Sciences, Imope‑Ijebu, Ogun State, Nigeria. He earned his doctorate in Biological Sciences, focusing on pest–crop interactions in Nigeria and Africa at large. His research expertise includes Ethnomedicine, pest biology, and integrated pest management. His publications span areas like pest longevity, bio-pesticide efficacy, and crop protection strategies in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Awodoyin has researched bio-pesticides such as orange peel and ginger powder against the cowpea weevil. He is actively engaged in mentoring students and collaborating across institutions to strengthen pest surveillance and management.

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Published

2025-08-08

Issue

Vol. 43 No. 3 (2025)

Section

Health and Biological Sciences

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How to Cite

Permethrin and Deltamethrin Resistance Status of Field Population of Anopheles Mosquitoes in Zuba, Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. (2025). Journal of Science and Technology, 43(3), 42-51. https://journal.knust.edu.gh/index.php/just/article/view/1898