Table 3 Outline of topics of workshops on larval source management led by health animators

Basics

1

Breeding of malaria mosquitoes

Understand larval breeding, establish LSM committee

2

Collecting and recognizing mosquito larvae

Able to distinguish larvae of malaria mosquitoes

3

Draining and filling of breeding sites

Understand methods of filling and draining

Planning

4

Exploring where mosquitoes breed

Mapping of breeding sites in the village

5

Community organizing to remove breeding

Prepare a plan for village-wide LSM; agree on roles

6

Killing mosquito larvae with Bti

Understand role of Bti to complement filling, draining

Action

7–12

Community action to reduce breeding

Bti team and villagers evaluate and plan activities