Characterizing larval breeding sites: microbial density
Microbial densities did not show significant differences among larval
breeding site groups, habitats, or Ae. aegypti present and absent
sites in La Lopé (Figure 2e, Table S4). In Rabai, we found significantly
lower microbial density in domestic sites than forest and peridomestic
sites (Figure 2f, Table S5). Microbial densities were similar in forest
and peridomestic breeding sites. Lastly, Ae. aegypti present and
absent sites within each habitat had comparable levels of microbial
density.