TY - JOUR T1 - First interception of Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus in Lucky bamboo shipments in Belgium. JF - Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association Y1 - 2014 A1 - Julie Demeulemeester A1 - Isra Deblauwe A1 - Jacobus De Witte A1 - Famke Jansen A1 - Adam Hendy A1 - Maxime Madder SP - 14 EP - 16 KW - Aedes albopictus KW - Belgium KW - biocide legislation KW - Dracaena braunii KW - surveillance KW - tiger mosquito AB -

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

VL - 32 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - First detection of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) in the Balearic Islands (Spain) and assessment of its establishment according to the ECDC guidelines JF - Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association Y1 - 2013 A1 - Miquel, Margalida A1 - del Río, Ricardo A1 - Borràs, David A1 - Barceló, Carlos A1 - Esquivel, Claudia Paredes A1 - Lucientes, Javier A1 - Miranda, Miguel Ángel SP - 8 EP - 11 KW - Aedes albopictus KW - ECDC guidelines KW - first detection KW - invasive mosquito KW - Majorca KW - Spain KW - tiger mosquito AB -

The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus is an invasive mosquito species of major concern to public health because of its vector role in transmission of several pathogens of human and animal health importance. This species was first detected in Europe (Albania) in 1979. Since then, at least eighteen additional European countries have reported its presence. In 2004, this mosquito was detected for the first time in Spain (Catalonia). Here we report, for the first time, the presence and establishment of Ae. albopictus on the island of Majorca (Balearic Islands, Spain). However, the introduction pathway of this species in Majorca has not yet been identified. The prompt surveillance programme implemented according to the guidelines of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) rapidly permitted a determination of the expansion of Ae. albopictus on the island. The information obtained from this study might be useful to plan mosquito control measures avoiding the spread of this vector species to the entire island. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 31: 8-11, 2013

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