01658nas 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