Effect of Weekly Releases of Toxorhynchites amboinensis (Doleschall) on Aedes aegypti (L.) (Diptera: Culicidae) in New Orleans, Louisiana

Focks, Dana A.; Sackett, S. R.; Dame, David A.; Bailey, Donald L.

doi:10.1093/jee/78.3.622

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“…Indeed, mosquito young instars are preyed upon by a large number of aquatic organisms including fish [21,27,28,29], amphibians [30,31], copepods [32,33], odonate young instars [34], water bugs [35,36,37,38], and even larvae of other mosquito species [39,40]. Biological control of mosquitoes using vertebrates has mostly focused on the role of larvivorous fish that consume the aquatic larval stage of mosquitoes [26].…”

Section: Using Biocontrol To Kill Mosquitoesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Toxorhynchites (T.) , also known as the “elephant mosquito” or “mosquito eater”, is a large, cosmopolitan genus of mosquitoes that does not consume blood [40,65,66,67]. While the adults feed on sugar-rich materials such as honeydew, fruit, and nectar, the larvae prey on the larvae of other mosquitoes as well as other nektonic (free swimming) organisms.…”

Section: Using Biocontrol To Kill Mosquitoesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Most species of Toxorhynchites live in forests, with one jungle species, T. splendens , consuming mosquito larvae in tree crevices (particularly those belonging to the genus Aedes) . Toxorhynchites adults are larger than Aedes and are considered to be harmless to humans given that they do not blood feed [39,40,67]. Taken together, these findings highlight the promising role of Toxorhynchites larvae as potential biocontrol agents against mosquito vectors.…”

Section: Using Biocontrol To Kill Mosquitoesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Biological Control of Mosquito Vectors: Past, Present, and Future

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Mosquitoes represent the major arthropod vectors of human disease worldwide transmitting malaria, lymphatic filariasis, and arboviruses such as dengue virus and Zika virus. Unfortunately, no treatment (in the form of vaccines or drugs) is available for most of these diseases and vector control is still the main form of prevention. The limitations of traditional insecticide-based strategies, particularly the development of insecticide resistance, have resulted in significant efforts to develop alternative eco-friendly methods. Biocontrol strategies aim to be sustainable and target a range of different mosquito species to reduce the current reliance on insecticide-based mosquito control. In this review, we outline non-insecticide based strategies that have been implemented or are currently being tested. We also highlight the use of mosquito behavioural knowledge that can be exploited for control strategies.

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“…aegypti and Cx. quinquefasciatus in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA [26]. Similar predatory behavior of Tx.…”

Section: Predators For Mosquito Control—historical and Ongoing Stomentioning

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Biological Control Strategies for Mosquito Vectors of Arboviruses

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2017

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Historically, biological control utilizes predatory species and pathogenic microorganisms to reduce the population of mosquitoes as disease vectors. This is particularly important for the control of mosquito-borne arboviruses, which normally do not have specific antiviral therapies available. Although development of resistance is likely, the advantages of biological control are that the resources used are typically biodegradable and ecologically friendly. Over the past decade, the advancement of molecular biology has enabled optimization by the manipulation of genetic materials associated with biological control agents. Two significant advancements are the discovery of cytoplasmic incompatibility induced by Wolbachia bacteria, which has enhanced replacement programs, and the introduction of dominant lethal genes into local mosquito populations through the release of genetically modified mosquitoes. As various arboviruses continue to be significant public health threats, biological control strategies have evolved to be more diverse and become critical tools to reduce the disease burden of arboviruses.

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“…In New Orleans, USA, T. amboinensis was examined by Focks, et al (1985). They did 29 weekly releases of 6-8 day old females; releases comprised 100, 200 and 300 females per block of a neighborhood formed by 16 blocks (4x4 area) during March-July 1982.…”

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confidence: 99%