Background and Purpose: Barrier insecticide treatments have a long history in mosquito
control programs but have been used more frequently in the United States in recent years for …

Background Dengue virus (DENV) is endemic to many parts of the world and has serious
health and socioeconomic effects even in high-income countries, especially with rapid …

Background Aedes albopictus is an aggressive invasive mosquito species that represents a
serious health concern not only in tropical areas, but also in temperate regions due to its role …

Trehalose is the major blood sugar in insects; it not only serves as an energy source but also
plays important roles in physiological responses to adverse conditions. However, only a few …

The invasive tiger mosquito Aedes albopictus is a serious nuisance for people due to its
biting and potential for disease transmission, even in Italian mountain regions. In this work …

Commercially available 'smart'trap technology has not yet been widely used to evaluate
interventions against mosquitoes despite potential benefits. These benefits include the …

BACKGROUND WHO guidelines state that adulticide interventions are recommended only
in case of disease outbreak. However, peridomestic sprayings are carried out routinely to …

Although control efforts are improving, vector-borne diseases remain a global public health
challenge. There is a need to shift vector control paradigms while developing new products …

The tiger mosquito is a key vector of several human diseases and is considered a public
health concern worldwide. The implementation of strategies aimed at maximizing mosquito …

Vector-borne diseases are a worldwide threat to human health. Often, no vaccines or
treatments exist. Thus, personal protection products play an essential role in limiting …