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View article: Host‐feeding preferences of <i>Culex pipiens</i> and its potential significance for flavivirus transmission in the Camargue, France
Host‐feeding preferences of <i>Culex pipiens</i> and its potential significance for flavivirus transmission in the Camargue, France Open
The spread of the West Nile (WNV) and Usutu (USUV) flaviviruses in Europe in recent decades highlights the urgent need to understand the transmission networks of these pathogens as a basis for effective decision‐making. These viruses are p…
View article: Lower Bird Evenness and Diversity Are Associated With Higher Usutu Prevalence in <i>Culex pipiens</i> Mosquitoes
Lower Bird Evenness and Diversity Are Associated With Higher Usutu Prevalence in <i>Culex pipiens</i> Mosquitoes Open
Introduction The mosquito‐transmitted Usutu virus has spread in the last few years, becoming endemic in several areas of Europe, such as in the southern French region of the Camargue. Our aim was to study the relationships between the pres…
View article: Spatial and temporal characterization of Aedes albopictus oviposition activity in candidate urban settings for sterile insect technique testing in La Reunion Island
Spatial and temporal characterization of Aedes albopictus oviposition activity in candidate urban settings for sterile insect technique testing in La Reunion Island Open
Background Understanding of mosquito spatiotemporal dynamics is central to characterize candidate field sites for the sterile insect technique (SIT) testing, and is critical to the effective implementation and evaluation of pilot sterile m…
View article: Are the sterile insect technique and the incompatible insect techniques effective in reducing<i>Aedes</i>mosquito populations?
Are the sterile insect technique and the incompatible insect techniques effective in reducing<i>Aedes</i>mosquito populations? Open
Background The control of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, the main vectors of dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses, presents several challenges. The difficulties encountered in acquiring funding, implementing measures, obtai…
View article: High-resolution species assignment of Anopheles mosquitoes using k-mer distances on targeted sequences
High-resolution species assignment of Anopheles mosquitoes using k-mer distances on targeted sequences Open
The ANOSPP amplicon panel is a genus-wide targeted sequencing panel to facilitate large-scale monitoring of Anopheles species diversity. Combining information from the 62 nuclear amplicons present in the ANOSPP panel allows for a more sens…
View article: High resolution species assignment of <i>Anopheles</i> mosquitoes using <i>k</i> -mer distances on targeted sequences
High resolution species assignment of <i>Anopheles</i> mosquitoes using <i>k</i> -mer distances on targeted sequences Open
The ANOSPP amplicon panel is a genus-wide targeted sequencing panel to facilitate large-scale monitoring of Anopheles species diversity. Combining information from the 62 nuclear amplicons present in the ANOSPP panel allows for a more nuan…
View article: Using a pupal exuvia to designate the undamaged neotype of a species belonging to a complex of sibling species – the case of <i>Aedes coluzzii</i> (Diptera, Culicidae)
Using a pupal exuvia to designate the undamaged neotype of a species belonging to a complex of sibling species – the case of <i>Aedes coluzzii</i> (Diptera, Culicidae) Open
The mosquito species Aedes ( Ochlerotatus ) coluzzii Rioux, Guilvard & Pasteur, 1998 was distinguished from its sibling species Aedes detritus (Haliday, 1833) using an isoenzymatic method that required the destruction of the entire specime…
View article: Strategic Approach, Advances, and Challenges in the Development and Application of the SIT for Area-Wide Control of Aedes albopictus Mosquitoes in Reunion Island
Strategic Approach, Advances, and Challenges in the Development and Application of the SIT for Area-Wide Control of Aedes albopictus Mosquitoes in Reunion Island Open
The global expansion of Aedes albopictus, together with the absence of specific treatment and vaccines for most of the arboviruses it transmits, has stimulated the development of more sustainable and ecologically acceptable methods for con…
View article: Genome variation and population structure among 1142 mosquitoes of the African malaria vector species <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> and <i>Anopheles coluzzii</i>
Genome variation and population structure among 1142 mosquitoes of the African malaria vector species <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> and <i>Anopheles coluzzii</i> Open
Mosquito control remains a central pillar of efforts to reduce malaria burden in sub-Saharan Africa. However, insecticide resistance is entrenched in malaria vector populations, and countries with a high malaria burden face a daunting chal…
View article: Genetic evidence for the origin of<i>Aedes aegypti</i>, the yellow fever mosquito, in the southwestern Indian Ocean
Genetic evidence for the origin of<i>Aedes aegypti</i>, the yellow fever mosquito, in the southwestern Indian Ocean Open
Aedes aegypti is among the best‐studied mosquitoes due to its critical role as a vector of human pathogens and ease of laboratory rearing. Until now, this species was thought to have originated in continental Africa, and subsequently colon…
View article: Complementarity of empirical and process-based approaches to modelling mosquito population dynamics with Aedes albopictus as an example—Application to the development of an operational mapping tool of vector populations
Complementarity of empirical and process-based approaches to modelling mosquito population dynamics with Aedes albopictus as an example—Application to the development of an operational mapping tool of vector populations Open
Mosquitoes are responsible for the transmission of major pathogens worldwide. Modelling their population dynamics and mapping their distribution can contribute effectively to disease surveillance and control systems. Two main approaches ar…
View article: Genome variation and population structure among 1,142 mosquitoes of the African malaria vector species <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> and <i>Anopheles coluzzii</i>
Genome variation and population structure among 1,142 mosquitoes of the African malaria vector species <i>Anopheles gambiae</i> and <i>Anopheles coluzzii</i> Open
Mosquito control remains a central pillar of efforts to reduce malaria burden in sub-Saharan Africa. However, insecticide resistance is entrenched in malaria vector populations, and countries with high malaria burden face a daunting challe…
View article: Aedes albopictus Adult Medium Mass Rearing for SIT Program Development
Aedes albopictus Adult Medium Mass Rearing for SIT Program Development Open
For the production of several hundred thousands of Aedes albopictus sterile males for the implementation of a Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) program, no costly mass-rearing equipment is needed during the initial phases, as optimized rearin…
View article: Distribution chart for Euro-Mediterranean mosquitoes (western Palaearctic region)
Distribution chart for Euro-Mediterranean mosquitoes (western Palaearctic region) Open
The knowledge of the mosquito distribution in the Western Palaearctic region has significantly improved in recent decades. We here synthesise published records in an updated distribution chart. The western Palaearctic region is divided int…
View article: Additional file 1: of Field evaluation of seasonal trends in relative population sizes and dispersal pattern of Aedes albopictus males in support of the design of a sterile male release strategy
Additional file 1: of Field evaluation of seasonal trends in relative population sizes and dispersal pattern of Aedes albopictus males in support of the design of a sterile male release strategy Open
Table S1. Total data set of released males Aedes albopictus recaptures according to the distance of the traps from the release point and the date of experiment. (XLS 53 kb)
View article: Laboratory evaluation of the effects of sterilizing doses of γ-rays from Caesium-137 source on the daily flight activity and flight performance of Aedes albopictus males
Laboratory evaluation of the effects of sterilizing doses of γ-rays from Caesium-137 source on the daily flight activity and flight performance of Aedes albopictus males Open
The control of Aedes albopictus through Sterile Male Releases requires that the most competitive males be mass-reared and sterilized usually with gamma- or X-ray radiation prior to release. Developing an understanding of the impact of irra…
View article: Coffee Production Systems: Evaluation of Intercropping System in Coffee Plantations in Rwanda
Coffee Production Systems: Evaluation of Intercropping System in Coffee Plantations in Rwanda Open
Intercropping is an agricultural practice consisting in planting two or several crops in the same field simultaneously. This production system appeared to offer an excellent several advantages. While intercropping has been widely practiced…
View article: Population structure of a vector of human diseases: <i>Aedes aegypti</i> in its ancestral range, Africa
Population structure of a vector of human diseases: <i>Aedes aegypti</i> in its ancestral range, Africa Open
Aedes aegypti , the major vector of dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and Zika viruses, remains of great medical and public health concern. There is little doubt that the ancestral home of the species is Africa. This mosquito invaded the …
View article: Inventaire des moustiques (Diptera : Culicidae) des îles du sud-ouest de l’océan Indien, Madagascar excepté — Une revue critique
Inventaire des moustiques (Diptera : Culicidae) des îles du sud-ouest de l’océan Indien, Madagascar excepté — Une revue critique Open
Inventory of the mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) of the islands of southwestern Indian Ocean, Madagascar excluded – A Critical Review. The biodiversity of mosquitoes in the islands of southwestern Indian Ocean is the concern of numerous pu…
View article: Inventaire des moustiques (Diptera : Culicidae) des îles du sud-ouest de l’océan Indien, Madagascar excepté — Une revue critique
Inventaire des moustiques (Diptera : Culicidae) des îles du sud-ouest de l’océan Indien, Madagascar excepté — Une revue critique Open
Inventory of the mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) of the islands of southwestern Indian Ocean, Madagascar excluded – A Critical Review. The biodiversity of mosquitoes in the islands of southwestern Indian Ocean is the concern of numerous pu…
View article: Comparison of Efficiency of BG-Sentinel Traps Baited with Mice, Mouse-Litter, and CO2 Lures for Field Sampling of Male and Female Aedes albopictus Mosquitoes
Comparison of Efficiency of BG-Sentinel Traps Baited with Mice, Mouse-Litter, and CO2 Lures for Field Sampling of Male and Female Aedes albopictus Mosquitoes Open
Determining the abundance and distribution of male mosquitoes in the wild and establishing species seasonality in candidate pilot sites is of particular interest with respect to the use of the sterile-male technique. With the knowledge tha…
View article: Cross-Mating Compatibility and Competitiveness among Aedes albopictus Strains from Distinct Geographic Origins - Implications for Future Application of SIT Programs in the South West Indian Ocean Islands
Cross-Mating Compatibility and Competitiveness among Aedes albopictus Strains from Distinct Geographic Origins - Implications for Future Application of SIT Programs in the South West Indian Ocean Islands Open
The production of large numbers of males needed for a sustainable sterile insect technique (SIT) control program requires significant developmental and operational costs. This may constitute a significant economic barrier to the installati…
View article: Enhancement of the BG-sentinel trap with varying number of mice for field sampling of male and female Aedes albopictus mosquitoes
Enhancement of the BG-sentinel trap with varying number of mice for field sampling of male and female Aedes albopictus mosquitoes Open
The results from this study suggest that some new attractants derived from, or similar to, mouse odors could be developed and tested in combination with other existing attractive components, such as CO2 and heat, in order to provide a reli…
View article: Molecular data reveal a cryptic species within the <i>Culex pipiens</i> mosquito complex
Molecular data reveal a cryptic species within the <i>Culex pipiens</i> mosquito complex Open
The Culex pipiens mosquito complex is a group of evolutionarily closely related species including C. pipiens and Culex quinquefasciatus , both infected by the cytoplasmically inherited Wolbachia symbiont. A Wolbachia ‐uninfected population…
View article: Additional file 1: of Enhancement of the BG-sentinel trap with varying number of mice for field sampling of male and female Aedes albopictus mosquitoes
Additional file 1: of Enhancement of the BG-sentinel trap with varying number of mice for field sampling of male and female Aedes albopictus mosquitoes Open
Total data set of female and male Aedes albopictus recapture according to the replicate, the site, the location and the bait of the trap. (XLSX 22 kb)
View article: An updated checklist of mosquito species (Diptera: Culicidae) from Madagascar
An updated checklist of mosquito species (Diptera: Culicidae) from Madagascar Open
An updated checklist of 235 mosquito species from Madagascar is presented. The number of species has increased considerably compared to previous checklists, particularly the last published in 2003 (178 species). This annotated checklist pr…