TY - JOUR T1 - Distribution chart for Euro-Mediterranean mosquitoes (western Palaearctic region) JF - Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association Y1 - 2019 A1 - Vincent Robert A1 - Filiz Günay A1 - Gilbert Le Goff A1 - Philippe Boussès A1 - Tatiana Sulesco A1 - Alexei Khalin A1 - Jolyon M. Medlock A1 - Helge Kampen A1 - Dušan Petrić A1 - Francis Schaffner SP - 1 EP - 28 KW - distribution KW - Mosquito KW - Western Palaeartic AB - Abstract: The knowledge of the mosquito distribution in the Western Palaearctic region has significantly improved in recent decades. We here synthesise published records in an updated distribution chart. The western Palaearctic region is divided into 5 areas and 75 geographical units, the latter mainly considered on a country basis or on a geographical basis (e.g. islands). The total number of species accounts for 145. The status of each species for a defined geographic unit is given according to five categories: ‘Present native’, ‘Present introduced’, ‘Uncertain for presence or absence’, ‘Absent extinct’ and ‘Absent never observed’. Relevant references are given per country in the annex. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 37: 1-28, 2019. VL - 37 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Spatial distribution of immature stages of Aedes albopictus (Skuse) (Diptera: Culicidae) in flower pots in a Spanish cemetery and field evaluation of metallic copper as a control agent JF - Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association Y1 - 2017 A1 - Eritja, Roger A1 - Herreros, Eva SP - 13 EP - 17 KW - Aedes albopictus KW - cemetery KW - control KW - copper KW - distribution KW - larvae AB - Cemeteries have been shown to permit the development of the invasive mosquito Aedes albopictus in Southern Europe and this has facilitated its establishment on account of the huge quantity of flower pots which are adequate breeding sites for this container-adapted species. A control technique consisting of the use of pieces of metallic copper has been repeatedly proposed as a control solution for mosquito larvae in these pots. Although theoretically promising, this technique has not been used at an operative level, as there has been a lack of information on the best adapted copper formulation as well as on the mosquito larval population dynamics. The present study was planned to characterise the spatial larval distribution of Aedes albopictus in flower pots in a wall-niche burial system, and to test the cost-effectiveness of metallic copper application. We found that the preliminary distribution of larvae and pupae in the cemetery was not related to height from the ground but varied between buildings. During the 8 weeks of the trial, application of copper in the form of thin electric wire resulted in a season-accumulated reduction of 90.95% in the production of larvae and 97.06% of the pupae. Application costs and social interactions are discussed as other control methodologies would be more cost-efficient in this specific context. Copper application could be suitable for domestic environments, if application is performed adequately. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 35: 13-17, 2017 VL - 35 ER - TY - JOUR T1 - Rediscovery of Aedes cretinus (Edwards, 1921) (Diptera; Culicidae) in Cyprus, 66 years after the first and unique report. JF - Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association Y1 - 2016 A1 - Martinou, Angeliki F A1 - Vaux, Alexander G.C. A1 - Bullivant, Glen A1 - Charilaou, Pantelis A1 - Hadjistyllis, Haris A1 - Shawcross, Kevin A1 - Violaris, Marios A1 - Schaffner, Francis A1 - Medlock, Jolyon M. SP - 10 EP - 13 KW - Aedes KW - Cyprus. KW - distribution KW - Mediterranean basin KW - Mosquito KW - Stegomyia AB - Abstract: Mosquitoes are important vectors of parasitic helminths, protozoan and viral pathogens causing human disease. There has been a growing interest in the establishment and spread of invasive aedine mosquito species but also in understanding native mosquitoes. Following concerns regarding black and white-striped mosquitoes biting aggressively during the day, survey visits were organised by the Joint Services Health Unit on the Kryos river at the village of St. Mavra, Limassol district, Cyprus. Adult mosquitoes collected either during human landing catches in June 2015 or adults that emerged in the laboratory from water collected from tree holes in January 2016, were identified as Aedes (Stegomyia) cretinus. During the same period (June 2015), Ae. cretinus adults were also collected by the Public Health authorities of the Republic of Cyprus from a local residence at Avdellero village, Larnaca district. Aedes cretinus is a species with limited distribution and close resemblance to the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus. Information on mosquito species and their respective geographic distribution is fundamental for the goal of reducing the impact of emerging vector-borne viral zoonoses in Europe and targeting control for vector and nuisance species. Our study highlights the need for educational and raising awareness programmes regarding insects of medical importance as well as the importance of collaboration and networking between the relevant authorities. Journal of the European Mosquito Control Association 34: 10-13, 2016 VL - 34 ER -