The invasive Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Germany: Local reproduction and overwintering

Walther, Doreen; Scheuch, Dorothee; Kampen, Helge

doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2016.11.024

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“…In the present study, the known invasive vector species Ae. albopictus was collected only south of the Alps, but the species was recently reported at sites north of the Alps in both France and Germany (Bender et al ., ; Walther et al ., ). The present study revealed this species to be the third most abundant at SU‐S, despite the regular application of control measures (Flacio et al ., ).…”

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Diversity and seasonal abundances of mosquitoes at potential arboviral transmission sites in two different climate zones in Switzerland

Wagner

Guidi

Torgerson

et al. 2018

Medical Vet Entomology

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Pathogens of medical or veterinary significance that are transmitted by mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are (re-)emerging in Europe [e.g. West Nile virus (WNV), Dirofilaria nematodes]. Little is known about the spatiotemporal abundances of mosquito species in Switzerland. Therefore, mosquito population dynamics were investigated, focusing on areas of risk for sylvatic or synanthropic transmission, such as natural sites and suburban sites on either side of the Alpine crest. Repeated collections were made using Centers for Disease Control (CDC) traps, juvenile sampling and ovitrapping. A total of 122 831 mosquito specimens of 21 taxa were identified. Levels of mosquito species richness were similar at suburban sites and in natural zones in Switzerland. Mosquito abundances and seasonality were analysed with generalized linear mixed models based on 382 CDC trap samples (29 454 females) and revealed Aedes annulipes/cantans, Aedes geniculatus, Aedes japonicus, Aedes sticticus, Aedes vexans, Coquillettidia richiardii and Culex pipiens/torrentium as the dominant species overall. Abundances of these species were season-dependent in most cases. There was an effect of site with regard to abundance (higher in natural zones), but not with respect to seasonality. Together with data on vector competence and the host preferences of different species, the present data contribute to assessments of risk for pathogen transmission. For example, both natural and suburban environments seem feasible as sites for amplification cycles of WNV and transmission to mammals.

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Diversity and seasonal abundances of mosquitoes at potential arboviral transmission sites in two different climate zones in Switzerland

Wagner

Guidi

Torgerson

et al. 2018

Medical Vet Entomology

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“…In this context, the role of cemeteries in the proliferation of vector mosquitoes and in monitoring VBD transmission has been intensively studied over the years. [32][33][34][35][36][37][38]. Cemeteries are often located in highly urbanized areas serving as a haven for populations of vector mosquito PLOS ONE species due to the availability of natural resources present in most cemeteries such as: (i) sugar sources, from both the natural vegetation and ornamental flowers; (ii) widely available vegetated areas for mosquitoes to rest; (iii) high availability of breeding habitats in the form of flower vases, ornamental bromeliads, and adornment items such as toys and fishbowls; and (iv) large presence of human hosts for blood-feeding.…”

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Cemeteries in Miami-Dade County, Florida are important areas to be targeted in mosquito management and control efforts

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Definable habitats at the neighborhood level provide a wide range of favorable habitats with optimal conditions and environmental resources for mosquito survival. Problematic habitats for controlling mosquitoes in urban environments such as tire shops, bromeliad patches, and construction sites must be taken into consideration in the development of effective mosquito management and control in urban areas. Cemeteries are often located in highly urbanized areas serving as a haven for populations of vector mosquito species due to the availability of natural resources present in most cemeteries. Even though Miami-Dade County, Florida was the most affected area in the United States during the Zika virus outbreak in 2016 and is currently under a mosquito-borne illness alert after 14 confirmed locally transmitted dengue cases, the role of cemeteries in the proliferation of vector mosquitoes is unknown. Therefore, our objective was to use a cross-sectional experimental design to survey twelve cemeteries across Miami-Dade County to assess if vector mosquitoes in Miami can be found in these areas. Our results are indicating that vector mosquitoes are able to successfully exploit the resources available in the cemeteries. Culex quinquefasciatus was the most abundant species but it was neither as frequent nor present in its immature form as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. This study revealed that vector mosquitoes, such as Ae. aegypti, Ae. albopictus, and Cx. quinquefasciatus are successfully exploiting the resources available in these areas being able to thrive and reach high numbers. Mosquito control strategies should consider both long-term strategies, based on changing human behavior to reduce the availability of aquatic habitats for vector mosquitoes; as well as short-term strategies such as drilling holes or adding larvicide to the flower vases. Simple practices would greatly help improve the effectiveness of mosquito management and control in these problematic urban habitats.

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“…Hence, the Latin America outbreak was explained by 2015'El Niño-Oscillation South' 2015-2015 at continental level, but also at sub-regional level in Brazil it was explained by year to year variability (drought 2013-2015) and decadal variability followed by long-term trends as climate change (warm 2014-2015) (Munoz et al, 2016;Caminade et al, 2017). Furthermore, biological topics, as vector competence of local vectors (Gardner et al, 2016), vector competence between species (Camara et al, 2016), and the timing and location of vector or virus introduction (Robert et al, 2016;Walther et al, 2017) can change the probability and magnitude of transmission. Nevertheless, the anthropogenic factors usually are the main ones that trigger actual epidemics, even through climatic extreme events (Ahmed and Memish, 2017), and so some modeling in border areas includes also travel between borders and socioeconomic factors (Monaghan et al, 2016), while drivers of non-vectorial transmission still need better epidemiological elucidation (Guzzetta et al, 2016).…”

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Zika Virus: What Have We Learnt Since the Start of the Recent Epidemic?

2018

Frontiers Research Topics

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Zika is a viral disease transmitted mainly by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. In recent years, it has expanded geographically, changing from an endemic mosquito-borne disease across equatorial Asia and Africa, to an epidemic disease causing large outbreaks in several areas of the world. With the recent Zika virus (ZIKV) outbreaks in the Americas, the disease has become a focus of attention of public health agencies and of the international research community, especially due to an association with neurological disorders in adults and to the severe neurological and ophthalmological abnormalities found in fetuses and newborns of mothers exposed to ZIKV during pregnancy. A large number of studies have been published in the last 3 years, revealing the structure of the virus, how it is transmitted and how it affects human cells. Many different animal models have been developed, which recapitulate several features of ZIKV disease and its neurological consequences. Moreover, several vaccine candidates are now in active preclinical development, and three of them have already entered phase I clinical trials. Likewise, many different compounds targeting viral and cellular components are being tested in in vitro and in experimental animal models. This review aims to discuss the current state of this rapidly growing literature from a multidisciplinary perspective, as well as to present an overview of the public health response to Zika and of the perspectives for the prevention and treatment of this disease.

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The invasive Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in Germany: Local reproduction and overwintering

Cited by 37 publications

References 25 publications

Diversity and seasonal abundances of mosquitoes at potential arboviral transmission sites in two different climate zones in Switzerland

Diversity and seasonal abundances of mosquitoes at potential arboviral transmission sites in two different climate zones in Switzerland

Cemeteries in Miami-Dade County, Florida are important areas to be targeted in mosquito management and control efforts

Zika Virus: What Have We Learnt Since the Start of the Recent Epidemic?

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