Background Mapping the spatial distribution of the dengue vector Aedes (Ae.) aegypti and
accurately predicting its abundance are crucial for designing effective vector control …

Background The spread of mosquito-transmitted diseases such as dengue is a major public
health issue worldwide. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, a primary vector for dengue, thrives in …

In the last decades, dengue has become one of the most widespread mosquito-borne
arboviruses in the world, with an increasing incidence in tropical and temperate regions. The …

Currently, DENV transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti affects approximately one in three
people annually. The spatio-temporal heterogeneity of vector infestation and the intensity of …

Sustainable and effective means to control flying insect vectors are critically needed,
especially with widespread insecticide resistance and global climate change …

Dengue fever is a prevalent mosquito-borne disease that burdens communities in
subtropical and tropical regions. Dengue transmission is ecologically complex; several …

Background Understanding coupled human-environment factors which promote Aedes
aegypti abundance is critical to preventing the spread of Zika, chikungunya, yellow fever and …

The Vector Control Program in Mexico has developed operational research strategies to
identify entomological and sociodemographic parameters associated with dengue …

Discarded vehicle tires serve as habitat for mosquito vectors. In New Orleans, Louisiana,
discarded tires are an increasingly important public concern, especially considering that the …

This chapter introduces the association between heat exposure and the transmission of
infectious diseases. The first section focuses on presenting the available evidence on the …