Table 1 Mosquito-friendly plants used for the experiment; selected based on published mosquito-preferences [19] and local availability in Ulanga and Kilombero districts, south-eastern Tanzania
Common name | Latin name | Mode of transplantation |
|---|---|---|
Smooth pigweed | Amaranthus hybridus L. | Potted |
Cocoyam | Colocasia esculenta | Planted directly in semi-field chamber |
Castor bean | Ricinus communis L. | Potted |
Sweet potatoes | Ipomoea batatas L. | Potted |
Mexican fire plant | Euphorbia heterophylla L. | Potted |
Plantain banana | Musa paradisiacal | Planted directly in semi-field chamber |
Goat weed | Ageratum conyzoides L. | Potted |
Mango tree | Mangifera indica | Planted directly in semi-field chamber |
Guava tree | Psidium guajava | Planted directly in semi-field chamber |
Watermelon fruit | Citrullus lanatus | Sliced fruit placed on pedestals |