The City Hall of São José dos Campos is rolling out a new strategy to combat dengue fever by installing ovitrampas—small traps designed to attract and collect Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs. These traps act as monitoring points, allowing authorities to gather data on mosquito presence in various neighborhoods. The initiative aims not only to detect mosquito populations but also to inform targeted preventive measures in high-risk areas.

With the collected information, city officials can more effectively manage resources and enhance control measures based on the actual presence of the mosquito. Initial installations focus on strategically chosen neighborhoods in the southern region of the city, selected based on population density, historical epidemiological data, and logistical considerations for response efforts. By concentrating their efforts in areas most in need, the local government hopes to mitigate the spread of dengue fever.

Collaborating with specialized teams, the monitoring of these traps will facilitate a clearer understanding of the mosquito life cycle in urban environments. This approach signifies a proactive step in public health, leveraging data to fine-tune preventive operations and promote community awareness about dengue and its transmission.