Aquatic thermal conditions predict the presence of native and invasive rock pool Aedes (Diptera: Culicidae) in the southern Appalachians, U.S.A.
ABSTRACTThe native rock pool mosquito,Aedes atropalpus (Coquillett), and the invasiveAedes japonicus (Theobald) have been found in many types of artificial and natural containers throughout North America. Little is known about the ecology of these two species in habitats where they co ‐occur, although multiple investigators have reported the decline of the native species concurrent with the introduction and spread of the invasive species. Here we report the results of riverine rock pool collections (n=503) in the southern Appalachian Mountains between 2009‐2015. Surface water temperatures strongly predicted the presenc...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 22, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Brian D. Byrd,
Charlie B. Sither,
J. Alan Goggins,
Samantha Kunze ‐Garcia,
Kendra N. Pesko,
Dulce M. Bustamante,
John M. Sither,
James R. Vonesh,
George F. O'Meara Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Diversity, ecology, and seasonality of hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in eastern Croatia
ABSTRACTThe diversity of hard tick fauna was studied in different forest communities in 48 localities of eastern Croatia using the dragging ‐flagging method and by hand from ten different vertebrate hosts. A total of 2,225 specimens comprising seven species in three genera were identified.Ixodes ricinus, the most abundant species (72.8% of all collected specimens) was recorded in 44 localities, followed byDermacentor reticulatus in 19 localities, while the other five species (D. marginatus,H. concinna,H. inermis,I. canisuga, andI. hexagonus) were recorded in fewer localities. The highest ratio (67% of collected ticks) wa...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 22, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Stjepan Kr čmar Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Larvicidal potential of the polyol sweeteners erythritol and xylitol in two filth fly species
ABSTRACTThe house fly,Musca domestica (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae), and the stable fly,Stomoxys calcitrans (L.) (Diptera: Muscidae), are two filth flies responsible for significant economic losses in animal production. Although some chemical control products target adults of both species, differences in mouthpart morphology and behavior necessitates distinct modalities for each. For these reasons, larvicides are an attractive means of chemical control. We assessed the potential of the polyol sweeteners erythritol and xylitol as larvicides to the house fly and stable fly. LC50 values of erythritol against 2nd instar larvae were...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 22, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Edwin R. Burgess,
Christopher J. Geden Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Sylvatic plague management and prairie dogs – a meta‐analysis
ABSTRACTYersinia pestis, a bacterial pathogen that causes sylvatic plague, is present in the prairie dogs (Cynomys spp.) of North America. Epizootics of sylvatic plague through transmission in vectors (fleas) commonly completely extirpate colonies of prairie dogs. Wildlife managers employ a wide variety of insecticidal treatments to suppress plague and conserve prairie dog colonies. I compiled and statistically compared the available literature describing methods of plague control and their relative effectiveness in managing plague outbreaks by using meta ‐analyses. Natural log response ratios were used to calculate inse...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 22, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Jeffrey D. Roth Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Preliminary evaluation of Thermo Fisher TaqMan ® Triplex q‐PCR kit for simultaneous detection of chikungunya, dengue, and Zika viruses in mosquitoes
Journal of Vector Ecology, Volume 44, Issue 1, Page 205-209, June 2019. (Source: Journal of Vector Ecology)
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 22, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Taylor Lura,
Tianyun Su,
Michelle Q. Brown Tags: Scientific Note Source Type: research
Prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi in ticks and rodents in western Maryland
Journal of Vector Ecology, Volume 44, Issue 1, Page 201-204, June 2019. (Source: Journal of Vector Ecology)
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 22, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Sarah C. Kuchinsky,
Hannah L. Elliott,
Rebekah T. Taylor Tags: Scientific Note Source Type: research
New records of Mepraia (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) in Chile
Journal of Vector Ecology, Volume 44, Issue 1, Page 195-198, June 2019. (Source: Journal of Vector Ecology)
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 22, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Jo ão Aristeu da Rosa,
Jader de Oliveira,
Daniel Alfredo Frías Laserre Tags: Scientific Note Source Type: research
New records of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in eight Texas counties, U.S.A.
Journal of Vector Ecology, Volume 44, Issue 1, Page 199-200, June 2019. (Source: Journal of Vector Ecology)
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - May 22, 2019 Category: Biology Authors: Hannah S. Greenberg,
Alexander N. Wilson ‐Fallon,
Steven T. Peper,
Katelyn M. Haydett,
Steven M. Presley Tags: Scientific Note Source Type: research
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Journal of Vector Ecology, Volume 43, Issue 2, Page i-iii, December 2018. (Source: Journal of Vector Ecology)
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - November 8, 2018 Category: Biology Tags: Issue Information Source Type: research
Establishing and maintaining colonies of Forcipomyia taiwana in the laboratory
ABSTRACTSuccessful colonies of the biting midgeForcipomyia taiwana (Shiraki) were established and maintained in the laboratory by feeding blood with an artificial blood ‐feeding apparatus, rearing larvae on a soil substrate employing algae liquid, and setting suitable mating cages. The feeding rates ofF. taiwana fed on pig blood (69.9%) and artificial blood (72.7%) were not significantly different from those fed on human blood (67.0%). The mean numbers of adults produced by females fed on the artificial blood and the human blood were 32.0 and 33.0, respectively. The algae liquid,Chlorella vulgaris, was suitable for reari...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - November 8, 2018 Category: Biology Authors: Yi ‐Pey Luo Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Transmission cycle analysis in a Leishmania infantum focus: Infection rates and blood meal origins in sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae)
ABSTRACTAn entomological study was conducted in aLeishmania infantum focus, including the identification of the sand fly species, the detection and the characterization ofLeishmania DNA in female sand flies, and blood meal origins in engorged sand flies. A total of 643 sand flies (31% female, 69% male) was identified based on their morphological features or molecular markers. Ten different species were identified, withPhlebotomus perniciosus, the confirmed vector ofL. infantum, being the most abundant (56%),P. papatasi in 25% of sand flies, the unique vector species ofL. major, andP. longicuspis in 7% of cases, the suspect...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - November 8, 2018 Category: Biology Authors: Najla Chargui,
Darine Slama,
Najoua Haouas,
Latifa Rmadi,
Hamouda Babba Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Susceptibility of Musca domestica larvae and adults to entomopathogenic nematodes (Rhabditida: Heterorhabditidae, Steinernematidae) native to Mexico
ABSTRACTWe evaluated the pathogenicity of the entomopathogenic nematodes native to Mexico,Heterorhabditis indica, Heterorhabditis sp. andSteinernema sp., towardsM. domestica under controlled conditions. For adults, concentrations of 1,600 (A) and 1,200 (B) nematodes/ml were considered. For larvae, only the first concentration applied to filter paper, wheat bran, and peat moss as substrates was evaluated. An analysis of variance showed that the differences in adult mortality were only significant (p = 0.0001) among nematode species but not among concentrations within species. However, differences were significant (p = 0.000...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - November 8, 2018 Category: Biology Authors: Alma Angelina Morf ín Arriaga,
Hipolito Cortez‐Madrigal Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Horse flies and their seasonal abundance in El Tarf Province of northeastern Algeria
ABSTRACTThe horse flies of El Tarf Province, northeastern Algeria comprise 15 species within two subfamilies (Chrysopsinae and Tabaninae) belonging to five genera (Atylotus, Chrysops, Dasyrhamphis, Haematopota, andTabanus). The generaChrysops, Dasyrhamphis, andHaematopota are represented by two species for each, while the generaAtylotus andTabanus are represented by four and five species, respectively. Seasonal abundance was assessed from mid ‐March until the end of September, 2017 for the trapped species.Haematopota pluvialis andTabanus autumnalis appeared in April and lasted until September with a peak in May.Atylotus ...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - November 8, 2018 Category: Biology Authors: Dounia Zeghouma,
Zihad Bouslama,
G érard Duvallet,
Zuhair S. Amr Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Diversity patterns of hematophagous insects in Atlantic forest fragments and human ‐modified areas of southern Bahia, Brazil
ABSTRACTThere have been several important outbreaks of mosquito ‐borne diseases in the Neotropics in recent years, particularly in Brazil. Some taxa are also considered to be indicators of environmental health. Despite the importance of understanding insect abundance and distribution to the understanding of disease dynamics and design strategies to manage them , very little is known about their ecology in many tropical regions. We studied the abundance and diversity of mosquitoes and sand flies in the Bahia State of Brazil, a point of origin for arbovirus outbreaks, including Zika and Chikungunya fever. During 2009‐201...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - November 8, 2018 Category: Biology Authors: Lilian S. Catenacci,
Joaquim Nunes ‐Neto,
Sharon L. Deem,
Jamie L. Palmer,
Elizabeth S. Travassos‐da Rosa,
J. Sebastian Tello Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Short ‐term movement of Phlebotomus argentipes (Diptera: Psychodidae) in a visceral leishmaniasis‐endemic village in Bihar, India
ABSTRACTVisceral leishmaniasis (VL), transmitted by the sand fly,Phlebotomus argentipes, is frequently reported on the Indian subcontinent where its basic ecology is largely unknown. Our objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of sugar solution (10%), containing colored food dye (0.5%) applied to peridomestic vegetation, to markP. argentipes and subsequently estimate horizontal movement by capturing dye ‐marked specimens in CDC light traps in a village in Bihar, India. From September 30 to November 27, 2016, a total of 667 captured sand flies were successfully marked using sugar baits, of which 608 wereP. argentipes ...
Source: Journal of Vector Ecology - November 8, 2018 Category: Biology Authors: David M. Poch é,
Zaria Torres‐Poché,
Rajesh Garlapati,
Tyler Clarke,
Richard M. Poché Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
