[Control of mosquitos in Martinique. A collective public health action and improvement of the quality of life].

Aedes aegypti control program in Martinique started en 1968. The Aedes aegypti major breeding sites are associated with flowers vases, drums, used tyres, artificial containers and watering places. However, Culex quinquefasciatus is the main nuisance mosquito in all the island. This species is unpleasant, especially in urban areas. Over 200 Culex quinquefasciatus bites per person per night have been observed in several localities of the island. Culex quinquefasciatus breeding sites are mostly associated with sewage treatment plants, septic tanks and stagnant drains. In order to reduce this nuisance and to improve the quality of life-the Conseil General initiated a large mosquito control program since 1991. This global mosquito control is based on: information and health education, environmental management (source reduction, drainage...), use of chemical insecticides.