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Journal of Medical Entomology November 2016 - Vol 53 - No 6 - Front Cover
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Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - November 11, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: Parry, N. Tags: Cover / Standing Material Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - September 2, 2016 Category: Biology Tags: Errata Source Type: research
Preliminary Report on the Reduction of Adult Mosquitoes in Housing Compounds in Western Kenya Using the ProVector Flower and Entobac Bait Pads Containing Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis With Honey Bait
This study provides evidence that Bti-laced bait may be used as an alternative adulticide and be delivered in an applicator to reduce mosquito populations of several species. This method may significantly reduce the cost of pesticide application through target specificity and by reducing the amount of pesticide placed into the environment. (Source: Journal of Medical Entomology)
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - September 2, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: Yalwala, S., Kollars, J. W., Kasembeli, G., Barasa, C., Senessie, C., Kollars, P. G., Kollars, T. M. Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Permutation Tests of Hierarchical Cluster Analyses of Carrion Communities and Their Potential Use in Forensic Entomology
Forensic entomologists can use carrion communities’ ecological succession data to estimate the postmortem interval (PMI). Permutation tests of hierarchical cluster analyses of these data provide a conceptual method to estimate part of the PMI, the post-colonization interval (post-CI). This multivariate approach produces a baseline of statistically distinct clusters that reflect changes in the carrion community composition during the decomposition process. Carrion community samples of unknown post-CIs are compared with these baseline clusters to estimate the post-CI. In this short communication, I use data from previo...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - September 2, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: van der Ham, J. L. Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
First Case Report of Canthariasis in an Infant Caused by the Larvae of Lasioderma serricorne (Coleoptera: Anobiidae)
We report an unusual cause of gastrointestinal infection occurring in a 1-year-old infant patient who was brought to a public hospital in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Larvae passed out in the patient’s feces were confirmed by DNA barcoding as belonging to the species, Lasioderma serricorne (F.), known as the cigarette beetle. We postulate that the larvae were acquired from contaminated food and were responsible for gastrointestinal symptoms in the patient. To our knowledge, this the first report of human canthariasis caused by larvae of L. serricorne. (Source: Journal of Medical Entomology)
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - September 2, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: Mokhtar, A. S., Sridhar, G. S., Mahmud, R., Jeffery, J., Lau, Y. L., Wilson, J.-J., Abdul-Aziz, N. M. Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research
Transmission of Heartland Virus (Bunyaviridae: Phlebovirus) by Experimentally Infected Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae)
Heartland virus (HRTV; Bunyaviridae: Phlebovirus) is a recently described cause of human illness in the United States. After field studies conducted in 2012 implicated Amblyomma americanum (L.) as a vector of HRTV, we initiated experiments to assess the vector competence of A. americanum. Larval and nymphal ticks were immersed in high-titered suspensions of HRTV, and then tested for virus at various intervals postimmersion. In a later trial larval ticks were immersed in HRTV, followed by engorgement on a rabbit. A subset of postmolt nymphs was tested for HRTV to document transstadial transmission. Putatively infected nymph...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - September 2, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: Godsey, M. S., Savage, H. M., Burkhalter, K. L., Bosco-Lauth, A. M., Delorey, M. J. Tags: Vector/Pathogen/Host Interaction, Transmission Source Type: research
Ecology of Bats, Their Ectoparasites, and Associated Pathogens on Saint Kitts Island
We report on an 11-mo field study on Saint Kitts Island of bat populations, their associated ectoparasites, and pathogens. We report on five ectoparasite species, including four Streblidae (Diptera) and a Spinturnicidae (Acari). Several genotypes of unnamed Bartonella were isolated from bats and ectoparasites. Microfilaria of an undetermined Litomosoides spp. were detected in blood from Artibeus jamaicensis Leach (Chiroptera: Phyllostomidae) (and associated ectoparasites: Trichobius intermedius Peterson and Hurka (Diptera: Streblidae) and Periglischrus iheringi Oudemans (Acari: Spinturnicidae)). In addition, an Ehrlichia s...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - September 2, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: Reeves, W. K., Beck, J., Orlova, M. V., Daly, J. L., Pippin, K., Revan, F., Loftis, A. D. Tags: Vector/Pathogen/Host Interaction, Transmission Source Type: research
Susceptibility to Temephos and Spinosad in Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) From Puerto Rico
We examined the susceptibility to temephos and spinosad (Natular EC) of eight Aedes aegypti (L.) populations from Puerto Rico, following WHO method (WHO 2005). Enzyme activity was measured for alpha- and beta-esterases, multiple function oxidases, glutathione-s-transferases, and insensitive acetylcholinesterase and was tested for correlation with the susceptibility level. The results showed that larval populations from Puerto Rico obtained during 2014 were found to be susceptible to both larvicides, with low (resistance factor) RRLC50 values (<5 fold) and altered and incipiently altered enzyme expression for all populat...
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - September 2, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: Del Rio-Galvan, S. L., Flores, A. E., Barrera, R., Lopez-Monroy, B., Felix, G., Amador, M., Ponce-Garcia, G. Tags: Vector Control, Pest Management, Resistance, Repellents Source Type: research
MiR-932 Regulates Pyrethroid Resistance in Culex pipiens pallens (Diptera: Culicidae)
In conclusion, our study finds a molecular link between miR-932 and CpCPR5 and provides a novel insight into the mechanism of insecticide resistance. (Source: Journal of Medical Entomology)
Source: Journal of Medical Entomology - September 2, 2016 Category: Biology Authors: Liu, B., Tian, M., Guo, Q., Ma, L., Zhou, D., Shen, B., Sun, Y., Zhu, C. Tags: Vector Control, Pest Management, Resistance, Repellents Source Type: research
