Determining the Distribution of Tsetse Fly in Gurage Zone, Enemorenaener District, SNNPR of Ethiopia

The study was conducted in Gurage zone, Enemorenaener district of Southern Nation and Nationalities people’s regional state of Ethiopia to assess the apparent densities and distribution of tsetse flies. First questioner survey was conducted and 67% of the asked people says trypanosomiasis is predominant disease in the study area. For entomological survey, 20 NGU traps were deployed and the apparent fly density was determined. The assessment of tsetse flies indicated that the Glossina morsitance and Glossina paladipes were major biological vectors for bovine trypanosomiasis in the study area with apparent densities of 1.85 fly/trap/day. Other biting flies (tabanides and stomoxys) were also collected indicating the possibility of mechanical transmission. The result of the questioners and present study revealed that tsetse fly is most important vector in the study area. Therefore it requires further detailed studies and integrated tsetse flies vector control as well as a high commitment of the community is required to fully and willingly participate in the operation to effectively control and finally eradicate tsetse flies.