Baseline characteristics
From the baseline census and entomological surveys performed in October 2020, a total of 37,007 people were found living in 12,608 households in the study area (Za-Kpota central sub-district). A total of 16 clusters were randomised to the VECTRON™ T500 or Fludora® Fusion arms based on vector density (8 clusters per arm). Both arms were similar in terms of population size, number of households and ITN coverage and key entomological indicators at baseline (Table Baseline characteristics of clusters in each study arm.*Calculated as sporozoite rate × human biting rate.