Targeting Mosquitoes at the Source:
KifoBucket®’s Larval Control in Rural Africa
Stopping mosquitoes before they become biting adults is the most effective way to reduce disease. KifoBucket®’s larval control program disrupts the mosquito life cycle at breeding sites – directly reducing populations of malaria, dengue, and other disease-carrying mosquitoes in rural Africa.
Our Proven Larval Control Strategy:
We combine environmental action, safe treatments, and community power:
1. Find: Partnering with communities to identify breeding sites in stagnant water, ditches, ponds, and containers.
2. Eliminate & Modify:
- Physically removing breeding habitats (draining swamps, filling depressions, clearing discarded tires/containers).
- Modifying habitats (improving drainage, maintaining irrigation) to prevent water accumulation.
3. Treat: Applying targeted, eco-friendly larvicides like Bti (toxic only to mosquito larvae) where water can’t be removed.
Why This Works for Rural Africa:
- Prevents Disease at the Source: Reduces adult mosquito populations before they can spread malaria, dengue, etc.
- Empowers Communities: Training and engaging villagers ensures local ownership and sustainable monitoring.
- Smarter & Safer: Focused on larvae = less pesticide use than adult spraying. Bti is safe for people, animals, and ecosystems.
- Solves Rural Challenges: Our model is designed for resource-limited settings – using local knowledge and scalable methods.
4. Beyond Disease Reduction:
- Communities enjoy less nuisance biting, improved wellbeing, and the pride of leading their own health protection.
5. Sustaining Success:
- We integrate larval control with community education and maintain strong surveillance to adapt to changing environments. This community-driven approach builds lasting resilience against mosquito-borne diseases.
6. Proven Impact:
- KifoBucket®’s larval control programs have successfully reduced mosquito-borne disease burdens in rural African communities through dedicated community partnership and precise environmental management.