02685nas a2200241 4500008004100000245019900041210006900240260001200309300001000321490000700331520188900338653002102227653002502248653001202273653001202285653001302297653002102310653001002331100002002341700002002361700001902381856004302400 2019 eng d00aFirst report of the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus Skuse, 1984 (Diptera, Culicidae) in Cordoba (southern Spain). New challenges for the administration and citizens of Cordoba0 aFirst report of the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes Stegomyia albopic c25/7/19 a28-330 v373 aAbstract: The first record of the presence of the invasive Asian tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus in the province of Cordoba is presented. Adults, larvae, pupae and exuviae have been located at different points of housing estates in the northeastern part of the city. One possible origin is the coast around Malaga, much frequented by the citizens of Cordoba. Its detection has been possible due to the programme of monitoring, surveillance and control of hematophagous Dipterans, initiated in 2016 by our research group (Terrestrial Ecology, RNM232) in collaboration with the Sanitation Public Company of Cordoba (SADECO). The arrival of the tiger mosquito in Cordoba is a relevant issue due to its implications for welfare and public health. In addition to the discomfort and injuries caused by its bites, it is a competent vector of non-endemic arboviruses such as Chikungunya fever, Dengue fever and Zika. Therefore, with the information gathered by our group, the SADECO technicians acted appropriately, with the focus being to control it and try to prevent it from spreading and causing public health problems. However, given the large flow of people between Cordoba and the coast around Malaga, a vacation area very popular among the people of Cordoba, it is foreseeable that the inadvertent transport of mosquitoes by car to Cordoba will generate new outbreaks. Therefore, it will be important to continue with the programme of early detection of this invasive species through coordinated work involving researchers from the University of Cordoba, SADECO technicians, and the local and provincial administrations, with the collaboration of neighbourhood associations and the population in general. The information presented in this article is relevant due to its implications for welfare and public health. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 37: 28-33, 201910aAedes albopictus10aAsian tiger mosquito10aCordoba10aDiptera10aInvasion10ainvasive species10aSpain1 aObregon, Rafael1 aFlores, Enrique1 aJordano, Diego uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/116701658nas a2200265 4500008004100000245009300041210006900134260001200203300001000215490000700225520088300232653002101115653001201136653002401148653002101172653001701193653001901210100002601229700001901255700002201274700001801296700001601314700001901330856004301349 2014 eng d00aFirst interception of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus in Lucky bamboo shipments in Belgium.0 aFirst interception of Aedes Stegomyia albopictus in Lucky bamboo c05/2014 a14-160 v323 a

Abstract: Six gel-and five water-transported Dracaena braunii shipments originating from the South coast of China were screened for exotic mosquito species during a surveillance project on exotic vectors in Belgium. In November 2013, a live Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus larva was detected in a gel substrate. This is the first direct evidence of the importation of Ae. albopictus on gel-transported Lucky bamboo. It also confirms that the importation risk of Ae. albopictus by transport of ornamental bamboo plants remains. In addition to the registration of appropriate biocides, a structured and permanent surveillance programme is needed in Belgium to allow for the early detection of invasive mosquito species and the timely implementation of control measures. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 32: 14-16, 2014

10aAedes albopictus10aBelgium10abiocide legislation10aDracaena braunii10asurveillance10atiger mosquito1 aDemeulemeester, Julie1 aDeblauwe, Isra1 aDe Witte, Jacobus1 aJansen, Famke1 aHendy, Adam1 aMadder, Maxime uhttps://e-m-b.myspecies.info/node/1139