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 -