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The great potential of entomopathogenic bacteria Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus for mosquito control: a review
The control of insects of medical importance, such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are still the only effective way to prevent the transmission...
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Introduction
In the last 15 years, various new infectious diseases have reached Germany and Europe or have the potential to become endemic. In the time before...
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Larvicidal, acetylcholinesterase inhibitory activities of four essential oils and their constituents against Aedes albopictus, and nanoemulsion preparation
The potential for essential oils (EOs) to act as a natural alternative for controlling mosquito populations has aroused extensive interest in recent...
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Susceptibility of Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus to Japanese encephalitis virus
BackgroundJapanese encephalitis virus (JEV) is the principal cause of mosquito-borne encephalitis in human populations within Asia. If introduced...
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Oxitec
Oxitec was founded in 2002 as a start-up from Oxford University and has changed dramatically since then. Below there are the names of many former...
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Fitness costs associated with a GABA receptor mutation conferring dieldrin resistance in Aedes albopictus
Understanding the dynamics of insecticide resistance genes in mosquito populations is pivotal for a sustainable use of insecticides. Dieldrin...
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Using geometric wing morphometrics to distinguish Aedes japonicus japonicus and Aedes koreicus
BackgroundAedes japonicus japonicus (Theobald, 1901) and Aedes koreicus (Edwards, 1917) have rapidly spread in Europe over the last decades. Both...
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Genetic structure of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) populations in China and relationship with the knockdown resistance mutations
BackgroundMosquito control is needed to prevent dengue fever, which is mainly spread by Aedes albopictus in China. Application of insecticides is...
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Evidence for the spread of the alien species Aedes koreicus in the Lombardy region, Italy
BackgroundAedes koreicus is a mosquito species characterized by marked anthropophilic behavior, and a potential vector of nematodes and viruses. It...
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Diospyros montana mediated reduction, stabilization, and characterization of silver nanoparticles and evaluation of their mosquitocidal potentiality against dengue vector Aedes albopictus
Recent research has focused on nanoparticles. Aedes albopictus is a potential vector that transmits fatal diseases. Recently, Phyto-reduced silver...
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Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus microbiome/virome: new strategies for controlling arboviral transmission?
AbstractAedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are the main vectors of highly pathogenic viruses for humans, such as dengue (DENV), chikungunya (CHIKV),...
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A network analysis framework to improve the delivery of mosquito abatement services in Machala, Ecuador
BackgroundVector-borne disease places a high health and economic burden in the American tropics. Comprehensive vector control programs remain the...
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Speciation patterns of Aedes mosquitoes in the Scutellaris Group: a mitochondrial perspective
The Scutellaris Group of Aedes comprises 47 mosquito species, including Aedes albopictus . While Ae. albopictus is widely distributed, the other...
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Entomological surveillance of invasive Aedes mosquitoes in Mazandaran Province, northern Iran from 2014 to 2020
Mosquitoes are the most important vectors of serious infectious diseases in the world. Dengue, Zika, chikungunya and yellow fever are emerging and...
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Analysis of the dynamics of a vector-borne infection with the effect of imperfect vaccination from a fractional perspective
The burden of vector-borne infections is significant, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where vector populations are high and...
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Mosquitoes of the Galapagos Islands: The Risk for Arboviruses Transmission and the Need for a Better Vector Surveillance and Control Program
The Galapagos Islands are best known for their biodiversity, which inspired both Darwin’s theory of evolution and a significant tourism industry. But...
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A mass rearing cost calculator for the control of Culex quinquefasciatus in Hawaiʻi using the incompatible insect technique
BackgroundHawaiʻi’s native forest avifauna is experiencing drastic declines due to climate change-induced increases in temperature encroaching on...
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Mathematical modeling in perspective of vector-borne viral infections: a review
BackgroundViral diseases are highly widespread infections caused by viruses. These viruses are passing from one human to other humans through a...
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Variations in adult life table attributes of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) from Kota and Barmer regions of Rajasthan
The present study was carried out to understand the impact of climatic conditions on adult life table parameters of Aedes albopictus (Skuse)...
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First report of F1534C kdr mutation in deltamethrin resistant Aedes albopictus from northern part of West Bengal, India
Dengue is the most rapidly spreading vector-borne disease with an estimated 100–400 million cases each year. Control of Dengue vectors largely...
