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Control and Surveillance of Mosquitoes to Reduce the Spread of Mosquito-Borne Disease

A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical and Livestock Entomology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 6922

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Dr. Louisa Alexandra Messenger

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1. Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA
2. Faculty of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Disease Control Department, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London WC1E 7HT, UK
Interests: medical entomology; vector control interventions; insecticide resistance; population genomics and evolution; molecular biology; Anopheles; Aedes; Culex; triatomine bugs
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Dr. Mojca Kristan

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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK
Interests: vector-borne diseases; medical entomology; vector surveillance; xenomonitoring; vector control; human malaria transmission; insecticide resistance; vector-parasite-environment interactions; Anopheles; Aedes; phlebotomine sand flies; ticks

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Mosquito-borne diseases pose a threat to the health of millions of people, particularly in tropical and sub-tropical environments. In some parts of the world, these diseases are undergoing expansion of their spatial ranges or re-emerging in areas where they have subsided for decades, and it is estimated that many more people could be exposed to a host of mosquito-borne diseases as the climate warms. The control of mosquito disease vectors is therefore of continued importance. This Special Issue aims to review advances in the control and surveillance of mosquito-borne diseases within the journal’s scope of applied entomology, pest management, and insects and public health.

This Special Issue will include original articles presenting research carried out in the laboratory and the field, as well as important case studies, considering medically significant future opportunities and threats to the control and surveillance of mosquitoes.

Dr. Louisa Alexandra Messenger
Dr. Mojca Kristan
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • mosquito-borne diseases
  • medical entomology
  • vector control
  • insecticide resistance
  • surveillance
  • malaria vector

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The Field Assessment of Quiescent Egg Populations of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus during the Dry Season in Tapachula, Chiapas, Mexico, and Its Potential Impact on Vector Control Strategies
by José Ignacio Navarro-Kraul, Luis Alberto Cisneros Vázquez, Keila Elizabeth Paiz-Moscoso, Rogelio Danis-Lozano, Jesús A Dávila-Barboza, Beatriz Lopez-Monroy, Rosa María Sánchez-Casas, Marco Antonio Domínguez-Galera, Pedro Christian Mis-Avila and Ildefonso Fernandez-Salas
Insects 2024, 15(10), 798; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15100798 - 14 Oct 2024
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Although integrated management and control programs implement intense control measures for adult, pupal, larval, and breeding sites during outbreaks, there is a lack of studies to understand the role of the vector egg stage in disease dynamics. This study aimed to assess the [...] Read more.
Although integrated management and control programs implement intense control measures for adult, pupal, larval, and breeding sites during outbreaks, there is a lack of studies to understand the role of the vector egg stage in disease dynamics. This study aimed to assess the dry season quiescent Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus egg populations in houses and backyards in Tapachula, southern Mexico. Two hundred and fifty ovitraps were placed in 125 homes in the Las Americas neighborhood. A total of 7290 eggs were collected from 211 (84.4%) ovitraps. Only 5667 (77.7%) hatched under insectary water immersion and food supply conditions, with 4031 (71.1%) identified as Ae. aegypti, and 1636 (28.8%) as Ae. albopictus, respectively. The remaining 1623 (22.3%) did not hatch due to Delayed Hatching and/or quiescence tropical stage. Eighty-three larval containers were sampled with desiccated eggs during the dry season; most of them were described as trash waste because larvicides are only used for larger containers of 5–10 L. Evolutionary characteristics for the two species including partial egg hatching, ambient-regulated quiescence, the ability of the embryo to survive for a more extended period intra-seasonally, the egg sticking to inner container walls, demands urgent operational research to achieve successful egg-proof larval container methods. Full article
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Mosquito Feeding Habits in Coastal French Guiana: Mammals in the Crosshairs?
by Amandine Guidez, Sourakhata Tirera, Stanislas Talaga, Guillaume Lacour, Romuald Carinci, Edith Darcissac, Damien Donato, Pascal Gaborit, Emmanuelle Clervil, Yanouk Epelboin, Benoit de Thoisy, Isabelle Dusfour, Jean-Bernard Duchemin and Anne Lavergne
Insects 2024, 15(9), 718; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15090718 - 19 Sep 2024
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Pathogens transmitted by mosquitoes (Diptera, Culicidae) in sylvatic or urban cycles involve wild or domestic animals and humans, driven by various mosquito species with distinct host preferences. Understanding mosquito–host associations is crucial for ecological insights and pathogen surveillance. In this study, we analyzed [...] Read more.
Pathogens transmitted by mosquitoes (Diptera, Culicidae) in sylvatic or urban cycles involve wild or domestic animals and humans, driven by various mosquito species with distinct host preferences. Understanding mosquito–host associations is crucial for ecological insights and pathogen surveillance. In this study, we analyzed mosquito blood meals from coastal French Guiana by amplifying and sequencing host DNA from blood-fed females. Using the 12S ribosomal RNA gene and Sanger sequencing, we identified blood meals from 26 mosquito species across six genera, with 59% belonging to the Culex genus. Nanopore sequencing of selected samples showed 12 mosquito species with one to three mixed blood-meal sources. Mammals were the primary hosts (88%), followed by birds (7%), squamates (3%), and amphibians (2%), indicating a strong preference for mammalian hosts. A total of 46 vertebrate host species were identified, demonstrating high host diversity. This research provides insights into mosquito host usage and highlights the complexities of monitoring arboviruses of public health concern. Full article
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Spatiotemporal Characterization of Dengue Incidence and Its Correlation to Climate Parameters in Indonesia
by Mamenun, Yonny Koesmaryono, Ardhasena Sopaheluwakan, Rini Hidayati, Bambang Dwi Dasanto and Rita Aryati
Insects 2024, 15(5), 366; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15050366 - 17 May 2024
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Dengue has become a public health concern in Indonesia since it was first found in 1968. This study aims to determine dengue hotspot areas and analyze the spatiotemporal distribution of dengue and its association with dominant climate parameters nationally. Monthly data for dengue [...] Read more.
Dengue has become a public health concern in Indonesia since it was first found in 1968. This study aims to determine dengue hotspot areas and analyze the spatiotemporal distribution of dengue and its association with dominant climate parameters nationally. Monthly data for dengue and climate observations (i.e., rainfall, relative humidity, average, maximum, and minimum temperature) at the regency/city level were utilized. Dengue hotspot areas were determined through K-means clustering, while Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) determined dominant climate parameters and their spatiotemporal distribution. Results revealed four clusters: Cluster 1 comprised cities with medium to high Incidence Rates (IR) and high Case Densities (CD) in a narrow area. Cluster 2 has a high IR and low CD, and clusters 3 and 4 featured medium and low IR and CD, respectively. SVD analysis indicated that relative humidity and rainfall were the most influential parameters on IR across all clusters. Temporal fluctuations in the first mode of IR and climate parameters were clearly delineated. The spatial distribution of heterogeneous correlation between the first mode of rainfall and relative humidity to IR exhibited higher values, which were predominantly observed in Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, the eastern part of Sumatra, the southern part of Kalimantan, and several locations in Sulawesi. Full article
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Recommendations for Implementing Innovative Technologies to Control Aedes aegypti: Population Suppression Using a Combination of the Incompatible and Sterile Insect Techniques (IIT-SIT), Based on the Mexican Experience/Initiative
by Abdiel Martín-Park, Yamili Contreras-Perera, Azael Che-Mendoza, Silvia Pérez-Carrillo, Norma Pavía-Ruz, Josué Villegas-Chim, Emilio Trujillo-Peña, Wilberth Bibiano-Marín, Anuar Medina-Barreiro, Gabriela González-Olvera, Juan Navarrete-Carballo, Henry Puerta-Guardo, Guadalupe Ayora-Talavera, Hugo Delfín-González, Jorge Palacio-Vargas, Fabián Correa-Morales, Haroldo Sergio da Silva Bezerra, Giovanni Coelho, Gonzalo Vazquez-Prokopec, Zhiyong Xi, Pablo Manrique-Saide and Héctor Gómez-Dantesadd Show full author list remove Hide full author list
Insects 2024, 15(12), 987; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15120987 - 12 Dec 2024
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The future of Aedes aegypti control emphasizes the transition from traditional insecticides toward more sustainable and multisectoral integrated strategies, like using Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes for population suppression or replacement. We reviewed the integration of the successful Mexican initiative, “Mosquitos Buenos”, with the key [...] Read more.
The future of Aedes aegypti control emphasizes the transition from traditional insecticides toward more sustainable and multisectoral integrated strategies, like using Wolbachia-carrying mosquitoes for population suppression or replacement. We reviewed the integration of the successful Mexican initiative, “Mosquitos Buenos”, with the key challenges outlined in the PAHO guidelines for incorporating innovative approaches into vector control programs. These challenges include establishing essential infrastructure, training personnel, managing field operations, and fostering community support. Our experience provides critical evidence to support the strategic National Plan for implementing and integrating IIT-SIT technologies to control Ae. aegypti and dengue. Furthermore, this experience serves as a foundation for other countries in the region interested in adopting these technologies. It underscores the importance of strategic planning, multisectoral collaboration, continuous evaluation, and scaling up innovative tools to ensure their long-term effectiveness and sustainability in urban areas where Aedes vectors and the diseases they transmit are endemic. Full article
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MALDI-TOF MS Profiling and Its Contribution to Mosquito-Borne Diseases: A Systematic Review
by Monique Melo Costa, Vincent Corbel, Refka Ben Hamouda and Lionel Almeras
Insects 2024, 15(9), 651; https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15090651 - 29 Aug 2024
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Mosquito-borne diseases are responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths per year. The identification and control of the vectors that transmit pathogens to humans are crucial for disease prevention and management. Currently, morphological classification and molecular analyses via DNA barcoding are the standard [...] Read more.
Mosquito-borne diseases are responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths per year. The identification and control of the vectors that transmit pathogens to humans are crucial for disease prevention and management. Currently, morphological classification and molecular analyses via DNA barcoding are the standard methods used for vector identification. However, these approaches have several limitations. In the last decade, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization–time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) profiling has emerged as an innovative technology in biological sciences and is now considered as a relevant tool for the identification of pathogens and arthropods. Beyond species identification, this tool is also valuable for determining various life traits of arthropod vectors. The purpose of the present systematic review was to highlight the contribution of MALDI-TOF MS to the surveillance and control of mosquito-borne diseases. Published articles from January 2003 to August 2024 were retrieved, focusing on different aspects of mosquito life traits that could be determinants in disease transmission and vector management. The screening of the scientific literature resulted in the selection of 54 published articles that assessed MALDI-TOF MS profiling to study various mosquito biological factors, such species identification, life expectancy, gender, trophic preferences, microbiota, and insecticide resistance. Although a large majority of the selected articles focused on species identification, the present review shows that MALDI-TOF MS profiling is promising for rapidly identifying various mosquito life traits, with high-throughput capacity, reliability, and low cost. The strengths and weaknesses of this proteomic tool for vector control and surveillance are discussed. Full article
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