~ 44 ~ Acta Entomology and Zoology 2024; 5(1): 44-48 E-ISSN: 2708-0021 P-ISSN: 2708-0013 https://www.actajournal.com AEZ 2024; 5(1): 44-48 Received: 13-01-2024 Accepted: 16-02-2024 Jafaru Suleiman Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria Abdulkadir Shehu Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria Abubakar Shehu Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Chemical and Life Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria Fatima Umar Hanafi Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria Corresponding Author: Jafaru Suleiman Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Sokoto State University, Sokoto, Nigeria Population density of mosquito within Yawuri flat Area Sokoto state, Nigeria Jafaru Suleiman, Abdulkadir Shehu, Abubakar Shehu and Fatima Umar Hanafi DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/27080013.2024.v5.i1a.124 Abstract Mosquitoes are known to be vectors of various diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus. The aim of this research is to determine the population density of mosquito within Yawuri Flat Area, Sokoto state. Light trap and outdoor sampling method was employed for a period of three days (3 days) at a time interval of 6 pm to 7 am. Pyrethrum spray catch was employed using white spread materials at early morning for a period of three days (3 days) from 6am to 7am interval. All data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 22 software (Version 22.0). The number of insects encountered was counted and recorded. The distribution of mosquito species based on gender showed that male mosquitoes had the highest prevalence than female mosquito. The distribution of mosquito species based on number of bedrooms showed that First bedroom had the highest prevalence, followed by Second bedroom and the least was pallor. The occurrence of these species of mosquitoes in the study areas shows that the communities are at risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases since all of them are proven vectors of dreadful diseases. The use of insecticides treated bed nets and replant are highly recommended. Keywords: Mosquito, vectors, malaria, Yawuri Flat, Sokoto state, Nigeria 1. Introduction Mosquitoes are known to be vectors of various diseases, including malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus, understanding the population density of mosquito species is crucial for implementing effective control and prevention strategies, assessing mosquito density provides valuable information for monitoring disease transmission potential, evaluating the impact of control measures and designing targeted interventions, this study aims to investigate the population density of mosquitoes and its implications for disease transmission (WHO, 2017) [15] . Mosquitoes are widespread insects that thrive in diverse environments, ranging from tropical rainforests to urban areas, they have a significant impact on public health due to their ability to transmit pathogens to humans and animals, mosquito-borne diseases cause a considerable burden on global health, particularly in regions where these diseases are endemic (WHO, 2020) [18] . The population density of mosquitoes is influenced by various factors, including climate, habitat availability, breeding sites and human activities, understanding the relationship between these factors and mosquito density is essential for predicting and managing disease outbreaks. Additionally, population density data can aid in identifying high-risk areas and implementing targeted interventions to reduce mosquito populations and mitigate disease transmission (Adelman et al., 2013) [1] . Several studies have investigated mosquito density and its relationship with disease transmission. For example, he conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on the effect of insecticide-treated bed nets on the incidence and prevalence of malaria, The study highlighted the importance of reducing mosquito density as a key strategy for malaria control (Bhatt et al., 2015) [2] . He examined the lethal and sublethal effects of mosquito bed nets on the malaria vector Anopheles gambiae, their findings emphasized the significant impact of bed nets in reducing mosquito populations and interrupting disease transmission (Eisele et al., 2012) [8] . The issue of pyrethroid resistance in African Anopheline mosquitoes and its implications for malaria control, the study highlighted the need for alternative control strategies to combat mosquito