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View article: Evaluation of the effectiveness of a door-to-door intervention campaign of integrated mosquito management in the urban environment of Tirana, Albania
Evaluation of the effectiveness of a door-to-door intervention campaign of integrated mosquito management in the urban environment of Tirana, Albania Open
In Europe, the invasive Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is the principal vector of dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses. This mosquito species is established and widespread in Albania since the 1970s. One of the most important obst…
View article: A 3-year entomological cluster randomised controlled trial to assess the efficacy of mass-trapping for Aedes albopictus control in France: The vectrap project
A 3-year entomological cluster randomised controlled trial to assess the efficacy of mass-trapping for Aedes albopictus control in France: The vectrap project Open
The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is a significant public health threat due to its ability to spread diseases such as dengue and chikungunya. Traditional insecticide-based control methods are increasingly ineffective due to mosqu…
View article: Characterization of the Virome in Mosquitoes Across Distinct Habitats in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico
Characterization of the Virome in Mosquitoes Across Distinct Habitats in the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico Open
Human activities and land use changes have a major impact on the distribution and diversity of mosquito vectors and their associated viruses. This study describes the diversity and differential abundance of viruses associated with mosquito…
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: Bat coronavirus surveillance across different habitats in Yucatán, México
Bat coronavirus surveillance across different habitats in Yucatán, México Open
Bats, which play a vital role in maintaining ecosystems, are also known as natural reservoirs of coronaviruses (CoVs), thus have raised concerns about their potential transmission to humans, particularly in light of the emergence of MERS-C…
View article: Bioaccumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and microbiota dynamics across developmental stages of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus exposed to urban pollutants
Bioaccumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and microbiota dynamics across developmental stages of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus exposed to urban pollutants Open
Aedes albopictus mosquitoes face numerous anthropic stressors in urban areas. These xenobiotics not only impact mosquito physiology but also shape the composition of their microbiota, which play important roles in host physiological traits…
View article: Evaluation of a mass trapping strategy to prevent mosquito nuisance in campsites of southern France
Evaluation of a mass trapping strategy to prevent mosquito nuisance in campsites of southern France Open
Mosquito traps, historically used for surveillance and research, have gained prominence as a tool for mosquito control, amidst concern over the environmental impact and increased resistance to insecticide‐based methods. In this study, we t…
View article: First Record of the Tribe Orthopodomyiini in the Yucatan Peninsula
First Record of the Tribe Orthopodomyiini in the Yucatan Peninsula Open
Updating the mosquito fauna occurring in a specific area is crucial, given that certain species serve as vectors capable of transmitting zoonotic arboviruses. This scientific note presents the first records of mosquitoes of the tribe Ortho…
View article: The rising global economic costs of invasive Aedes mosquitoes and Aedes-borne diseases
The rising global economic costs of invasive Aedes mosquitoes and Aedes-borne diseases Open
Invasive Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes transmit viruses such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika, posing a huge public health burden as well as having a less well understood economic impact. We present a comprehensive, global-s…
View article: Modeling the effects of species associations and abiotic parameters on the abundance of mosquito species in a Mediterranean wetland
Modeling the effects of species associations and abiotic parameters on the abundance of mosquito species in a Mediterranean wetland Open
Recent outbreaks of the West Nile virus have been reported in southern Spain, a region with important wetland habitats for migratory birds. Here, we analyzed the role of species association and abiotic parameters on the abundance of seven …
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: Interaction of Human Behavioral Factors Shapes the Transmission of Arboviruses by Aedes and Culex Mosquitoes
Interaction of Human Behavioral Factors Shapes the Transmission of Arboviruses by Aedes and Culex Mosquitoes Open
Arboviruses, i.e., viruses transmitted by blood-sucking arthropods, trigger significant global epidemics. Over the past 20 years, the frequency of the (re-)emergence of these pathogens, particularly those transmitted by Aedes and Culex mos…
View article: Towards the invasion of wild and rural forested areas in Gabon (Central Africa) by the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus: Potential risks from the one health perspective
Towards the invasion of wild and rural forested areas in Gabon (Central Africa) by the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus: Potential risks from the one health perspective Open
Background Since its first record in urban areas of Central-Africa in the 2000s, the invasive mosquito, Aedes albopictus , has spread throughout the region, including in remote villages in forested areas, causing outbreaks of Aedes -borne …
View article: pWCP is a widely distributed and highly conserved <i>Wolbachia</i> plasmid in <i>Culex pipiens</i> and <i>Culex quinquefasciatus</i> mosquitoes worldwide
pWCP is a widely distributed and highly conserved <i>Wolbachia</i> plasmid in <i>Culex pipiens</i> and <i>Culex quinquefasciatus</i> mosquitoes worldwide Open
Mosquitoes represent the most important pathogen vectors and are responsible for the spread of a wide variety of poorly treatable diseases. Wolbachia are obligate intracellular bacteria that are widely distributed among arthropods and coll…
View article: The rising global economic costs of Aedes and Aedes-borne diseases
The rising global economic costs of Aedes and Aedes-borne diseases Open
Aedes-borne diseases, such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika are caused by viruses transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, producing an enormous public health burden and a lesser-known economic impact. We present a reliable, up-to…
View article: Current evidences of the efficacy of mosquito mass-trapping interventions to reduce Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus populations and Aedes-borne virus transmission
Current evidences of the efficacy of mosquito mass-trapping interventions to reduce Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus populations and Aedes-borne virus transmission Open
Background Over the past decades, several viral diseases transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes—dengue, chikungunya, Zika—have spread outside of tropical areas. To limit the transmission of these viruses and preserve human health, the use of mosq…
View article: Biological invasions as burdens to primary economic sectors.
Biological invasions as burdens to primary economic sectors. Open
Many human-introduced alien species economically impact essential industries worldwide. Management prioritization and coordination efforts towards biological invasions are hampered by a lack of comprehensive quantification of costs to key …
View article: Towards the invasion of wild and rural forested areas in Gabon (Central Africa) by the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus: potential risks from the One Health perspective
Towards the invasion of wild and rural forested areas in Gabon (Central Africa) by the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus: potential risks from the One Health perspective Open
Since its first record in urban areas of Central Africa in the 2000s, the anthropophilic and invasive mosquito, Aedes albopictus, has continued to spread across remote rural areas and has promoted outbreaks of Aedes-borne diseases, such as…