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Breeding Grounds by the Shore: A Precision Public Health Analysis of Mosquito Vectors in the Fishing Villages and in Town Housing Areas of Nakhon Si Thammarat
Organization(s):Srithammaratsuksa School
Country:Thailand
Student(s):Anantaya Nomjaroen, Jirawat Khaoplod, Keerata Charoenkam, Kittitee Wangchay, Nattakorn Thongbamrung, Nattida Thongnok, Nattiyakon Thimkham, Nichaphat Chuaichukaeo, Nitiphat Thawornsang, Pantawan Chenkunsahwat, Pannathorn Rodjun, Panuphong Paktramook, Parama Mitkul, Pitipat Khiawpakdee, Priyaporn Saedarn, Sirikarn Laochoei, Suppakorn Paneeya, Thitiworada Thongchoo, Warittha Kongchai, Wichayaporn Wechakamam
Grade Level:Secondary School (grades 9-12, ages 14-18)
GLOBE Member(s):Patipon Thawornnuwong
Contributors:Jitvisut Thongsumrit, Jutarat Wangprayot, Assoc.Prof.Dr.Krisanadej Jaorensutasinee, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Mullica Jaroensutasinee, Miss Khatthariya Saeli, and Miss Aishath Hussain Fayaz
Report Type(s):Virtual Science Symposium Report
Protocols:pH, Water Temperature
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Language(s):English
Date Submitted:2025-12-16
This study conducted high-resolution larval surveillance in a coastal fishing village in Thailand, integrating citizen science data from the GLOBE Observer app with taxonomic identification. Results revealed a distinct partitioning of key vector species, with Aedes species significantly associated with artificial containers (particularly water storage and discarded fishing gear). In contrast, Anopheles/Culex species were predominant in natural sites. Fishing-related containers were identified as high-productivity "super-spreader" habitats, and entomological indices exceeded WHO risk thresholds. The findings underscore the need for habitat-specific, community-integrated control strategies and highlight the value of citizen science in informing targeted vector management in high-risk coastal environments.