Biological parameters of interbreeding populations of Meccus phyllosomus longipennis (Usinger), 1939 (Hemiptera: Reduviidae: Triatominae) in Mexico
(Source: Journal of Vector Ecology)
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Jos é Alejandro Martínez‐Ibarra, Benjamín Nogueda‐Torres, María Elena Villagrán‐Herrera, José Antonio de Diego‐Cabrera, Luis Carlos Reyes‐Sosa, Ramón Alejandro González‐Elizondo, Earvin Alejandro Loera‐Campos Tags: Scientific Note Source Type: research
Species composition and temporal distribution of adult ixodid ticks and prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato and Rickettsia species in Orange County, California
(Source: Journal of Vector Ecology)
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Sarah A. Billeter, Melissa Hardstone Yoshimizu, Renjie Hu Tags: Scientific Note Source Type: research
Mosquito species distribution across urban, suburban, and semi ‐rural residences in San Antonio, Texas
(Source: Journal of Vector Ecology)
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Megan R. Wise de Valdez Tags: Scientific Note Source Type: research
Involvement of invasive eastern red cedar (Juniperus virginiana) in the expansion of Amblyomma americanum in Oklahoma
(Source: Journal of Vector Ecology)
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Bruce H. Noden, Trisha Dubie Tags: Scientific Note Source Type: research
Efficacy of a fipronil bait in reducing the number of fleas (Oropsylla spp.) infesting wild black ‐tailed prairie dogs
The objective of this study was to conduct a field trial evaluating the efficacy of a grain rodent bait containing fipronil (0.005%) against fleas infesting prairie dogs. The study was performed in Larimer County, CO, where bait was applied to a treatment area containing a dense prairie dog population, three times over a three‐week period. Prairie dogs were captured and combed for fleas during four study periods (pre‐, mid‐, 1st post‐, and 2nd post‐treatment). Results indicated the use of bait containing fipronil significantly reduced flea burden. The bait containing fipronil was determined to reduce the mean num...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: David M. Poch é, Daniel Hartman, Larisa Polyakova, Richard M. Poché Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Mosquito distribution in a saltmarsh: determinants of eggs in a variable environment
ABSTRACT
Two saltmarsh mosquitoes dominate the transmission of Ross River virus (RRV, Togoviridae: Alphavirus), one of Australia's most prominent mosquito‐borne diseases. Ecologically, saltmarshes vary in their structure, including habitat types, hydrological regimes, and diversity of aquatic fauna, all of which drive mosquito oviposition behavior. Understanding the distribution of vector mosquitoes within saltmarshes can inform early warning systems, surveillance, and management of vector populations. The aim of this study was to identify the distribution of Ae. camptorhynchus, a known vector for RRV, across a saltmarsh...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Raylea Rowbottom, Scott Carver, Leon A. Barmuta, Philip Weinstein, Geoff R. Allen Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Influence of shading and pedestrian traffic on the preference of Aedes (Stegomyia) aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) for oviposition microenvironments
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Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are highly adaptable to abiotic stimuli. To evaluate the influence of shading and pedestrian traffic on the preference of Ae. aegypti for oviposition microenvironments, 20 sites were sampled weekly using ovitraps within the perimeter of Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, located in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil. A spatial and statistical analysis was performed in order to assess the relationship between shading time, pedestrian traffic, and the presence of biological forms of Ae. aegypti. A temporal analysis of temperature and precipitation influence on oviposition was also ma...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: G.P. Prado, J.S. Maciel, G.R. Leite, M.A.A. Souza Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Reduced productivity of Culex pipiens and Cx. restuans (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquitoes in parking area catch basins in the northeast Chicago metropolitan area
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From June to September, 2016, 100 catch basins in eight parking areas were monitored weekly for the presence of mosquito pupae in the operational area of the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District (NSMAD) located just north of Chicago, IL, U.S.A. Weekly results from these basins were compared to weekly samples taken from residential street catch basins, the most common type of catch basin treated seasonally by the NSMAD with larvicides. Over the 17 study weeks, residential street basins had a mean rate of productivity (pupae per basin‐visit) 12 times that of parking area catch basins. The two parking area sites...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Justin E. Harbison, Bridget Hulsebosch, Jennifer Buczek, Amy Runde, Roger Nasci Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The mosquito fauna of the western region of Spain with emphasis on ecological factors and the characterization of Culex pipiens forms
This study updates the diversity, distribution, and seasonal trends of mosquitoes in a western region of Spain, assesses ecological determinants of Culex pipiens s.l., and determines form composition of Cx. pipiens s.s. populations. A total of 1,495 mosquitoes of 16 species was collected during 2012–2013, of which Cx. pipiens s.l. and Cx. theileri were the most abundant. Five new records for An. maculipennis s.s., Orthopodomyia pulcripalpis, Aedes (Ochlerotatus) punctor, Cx. europaeus, and Cx. modestus were found for this region. Cx. pipiens density varied across weather and habitat patterns, correlating positively with ...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Daniel Bravo ‐Barriga, Bruno Gomes, Antonio P.G. Almeida, Francisco J. Serrano‐Aguilera, Juan E. Pérez‐Martín, Rafael Calero‐Bernal, David Reina, Eva Frontera, João Pinto Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Aedes aegypti (L.) mosquitoes in Trinidad, West Indies: longevity case studies
This study was conducted under laboratory conditions to determine the number of blood meals taken by individual females, the number of eggs laid per individual female, the length of the gonotrophic cycle, and the duration of female survival. The results showed individual females oviposited between 670 and 1,500 eggs throughout their lifetimes, females undergoing large numbers of gonotrophic cycles and surviving up to 224 days. These results are discussed in the context of vector competence, unique alternating high and low oviposition patterns observed after week 14, and resource partitioning/allocation by older Ae. aegypti...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Dave D. Chadee, Raymond Martinez, Joan M. Sutherland Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Diversity, ecology, and seasonality of sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae) of the Jenin District (Palestinian Territories)
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The diversity, ecology, and seasonality for sand flies from two localities in Jenin District, the Palestinian Territories, were studied. A total of 12,579 sand flies (5,420 Phlebotomus and 7,159 Sergentomyia) were collected during the study period. The genera Phlebotomus and Sergentomyia are represented by 13 and nine species and subspecies, respectively. Species account was given for all collected species. CDC light traps yielded 7,649 (60.8%) of the total captured sand flies, while sticky traps and aspirators contributed to 36.4 and 2.8% of the total collected specimens, respectively. Phlebotomus sergenti and P....
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Samir S. Sawalha, Asad Ramlawi, Ramzi M. Sansur, Ibrahim Mohammad Salem, Zuhair S. Amr Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The influence of environmental management and animal shelters in vector control of Culicoides (Diptera, Ceratopogonidae) in northeastern Brazil
ABSTRACT
We investigated whether biting midges in peridomestic environments are affected by environmental management practices and the presence of domestic animals. We used CDC light traps to collect midges in 112 residences across 24 locations along tourism routes of Maranhão, Brazil. The collection areas were characterized as follows: i) peridomestic area with domestic animals and without management (dirty); ii) peridomestic with domestic animals and management (clean); iii) peridomestic without animals and with management (clean); iv) peridomestic without animals and without management (dirty). The first two treatments...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Maria da C.A. Bandeira, Gustavo A. Brito, Adriane da Penha, Ciro L.C. Santos, Jos é M.M. Rebêlo Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The effect of inbreeding and larval feeding regime on immature development of Aedes albopictus
This study also evaluated the differences in response of laboratory and field strains under different feeding regimes. We found that strain alone did not exert substantial effects on all response parameters. However, the field strain exhibited significantly lower immature mortality than the laboratory strain under the minimum feeding regime. Females and males of the laboratory strain had longer wing lengths under nutritional constraint due to the higher mortality that resulted in reduced interactions with the remaining larvae. Meanwhile, the field strain exhibited heterogeneous duration of immature development compared wit...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Zheng ‐Wei Jong, Nur Faeza A. Kassim, Muhammad Aiman Naziri, Cameron E. Webb Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
An updated checklist of the Culicidae (Diptera) of Morocco, with notes on species of historical and current medical importance
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An updated checklist of the mosquito species (Diptera: Culicidae) recorded in Morocco from 1916 to 2016 is provided, including synonyms and synonymous usage for each species. Forty‐three species belonging to seven genera are recorded so far: Anopheles (9), Aedes (12) Coquillettidia (2), Culex (12), Culiseta (5), Orthopodomyia (1) and Uranotaenia (2). Traditional and equivalent names in the polyphyletic concept of Aedes are provided for the aedine species. The historical importance and current potential threat of mosquitoes to human health in Morocco is reviewed. (Source: Journal of Vector Ecology)
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: Bouchra Trari, Mohamed Dakki, Ralph E. Harbach Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Vector bionomics and malaria transmission along the Thailand ‐Myanmar border: a baseline entomological survey
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Baseline entomological surveys were conducted in four sentinel sites along the Thailand‐Myanmar border to address vector bionomics and malaria transmission in the context of a study on malaria elimination. Adult Anopheles mosquitoes were collected using human‐landing catch and cow‐bait collection in four villages during the rainy season from May‐June, 2013. Mosquitoes were identified to species level by morphological characters and by AS‐PCR. Sporozoite indexes were determined on head/thoraces of primary and secondary malaria vectors using real‐time PCR. A total of 4,301 anopheles belonging to 12 anoph...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 15, 2017 Category: Biology Authors: N. Kwansomboon, V. Chaumeau, P. Kittiphanakun, D. Cerqueira, V. Corbel, T. Chareonviriyaphap Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
