@article {1145, title = {Pathways for introduction and dispersal of invasive Aedes mosquito species in Europe: a review}, journal = {Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association}, volume = {38}, year = {2020}, month = {17/12/20}, pages = {1-10}, abstract = {Abstract: In the last decades, Aedes invasive mosquito species (AIMs) have arrived in Europe from overseas, introduced via different pathways. Several species such as Aedes albopictus, Ae. japonicus and Ae. koreicus were introduced, built populations, and expanded their distribution into new regions. The introduction and establishment of AIMs in Europe is a risk to public health, due to the ability of these mosquitoes to transmit diverse pathogens of vector-borne diseases. The objective of this manuscript is to review knowledge of pathways associated with the introduction and dispersal of AIMs in Europe. The identification of pathways for introduction of AIMs is critical to decide on surveillance strategies needed to reduce the risk and control future introductions. Four main routes are identified and discussed: the passive transport of AIMs via (1) the trade of used tyres, (2) the trade of Lucky bamboo plant cuttings, (3) vehicles (traffic by road, airplanes, and sea), as well as (4) the active natural dispersal of AIMs. We conclude that the trade of used tyres remains the main pathway for long distance transportation and introduction of AIMs into and within Europe. Furthermore, passive transport by road in ground vehicles (e.g. car, truck) represents the major driving force for dispersion from already established populations. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 38: 1 {\textendash} 10, 2020}, keywords = {Aedes, dispersal, Europe, invasive mosquitoes, pathway, surveillance, vector-borne diseases}, author = {A. Iba{\v n}ez-Justicia} } @article {1139, title = {Mosquito collections on incoming intercontinental flights at Schiphol International airport, the Netherlands, 2010-2011}, journal = {Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association}, volume = {32}, year = {2014}, month = {10/2014}, pages = {17-21}, chapter = {17}, abstract = {

Abstract: After a report of mosquito nuisance and collection of live Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes on board of a passenger aircraft from Africa to Amsterdam, a mosquito surveillance was carried out in 38 cabins of passenger aircraft from overseas airports immediately after landing at Amsterdam Schiphol airport, the Netherlands (2010 and 2011). Live mosquitoes were collected in 10 aeroplanes, belonging to the species Culex quinquefasciatus (n=9), Culex antennatus (n=2), and Aedes mcintoshi (n=1). All mosquitoes were collected in aeroplanes that came from airports located in Africa. Disinsection is discussed. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 32: 17-21, 2014

}, keywords = {airport, Culex quinquefasciatus, disinsection, invasive mosquito species, vector surveillance}, author = {Ernst-Jan Scholte and A. Iba{\v n}ez-Justicia and Arjan Stroo and Johan De Zeeuw and Wietse Den Hartog and Chantal B.E.M. Reusken} } @article {1136, title = {First report of established population of Aedes japonicus japonicus (Theobald, 1901) (Diptera, Culicidae) in the Netherlands}, journal = {Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association}, volume = {32}, year = {2014}, month = {04/2014}, pages = {9-13}, chapter = {9}, abstract = {

Abstract: In January 2013, a female mosquito collected during the week 18th-25th July 2012 in Lelystad (The Netherlands) during routine national vector surveillance was morphologically identified and genetically confirmed as the Asian bush mosquito, Aedes japonicus japonicus. In order to assess the extent of the infestation area, subsequent extensive mosquito surveillance in the surrounding area during 2013 consisted of visual inspection of potential habitats and adult trapping in increasing radially around the location of the initial finding. This surveillance confirmed the existence of a widely established population of Ae. j. japonicus in the municipality of Lelystad. Despite this detection, it was decided not to implement any mosquito control measures for two reasons: this would require large scale biocidal treatment and community participation in order to be effective, and this species is not a confirmed vector of disease agents in the field. As an alternative, it was decided that community information would be provided to enable management measures such as larval habitat source reduction. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 32: 9-13, 2014

}, keywords = {Aedes japonicus japonicus, first report, invasive mosquito species, The Netherlands}, author = {A. Iba{\v n}ez-Justicia and Kampen, Helge and Marieta Braks and Schaffner, Francis and Steeghs, Maarteen and Werner, Doreen and Zielke, Dorothee and Wietse Den Hartog and Brooks, Mike and Dik, Marian and Bart van de Vossenberg and Ernst-Jan Scholte} }