Control of Glossinn fuscipes fiscipes by traps to protect livestock in the Central African Republic. V. An attempt at cost-benefit analysis of the programme

Abstract

The cost-benefit analysis of trapping for tsetse control performed by livestock farmers in the Central african Republic shows the value of this method for the farmers and the country. Advantages to the livestock farmers depend on the size of their herds and their management. Although only a small proportion of livestock farmers use the method, the Central African Republic benefits from this low financial risk programme, which involves limited investment. Most of the cost and handling are the farmers’ responsibility following an information campaign.